Exterior (external elements) of the body Toyota 4Runner 2 (N120)

This chapter only provides information related to general maintenance and repair of the body and repair of the body panel, which you can carry out yourself.

Body maintenance and repair
The condition of your car's body is very important because it largely determines its resale value. It is much more difficult to repair a neglected or damaged body than mechanical parts. Hidden body cavities such as...

Repair of minor scratches on the body
If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the body metal, repair is very simple. 1. Lightly buff the scratched surface with a fine polish to remove loose paint and wax. 2. Rinse the surface with clean water. 3....

Car body dent repair
1. When performing dent repair, the first thing to do is to straighten the dent so that the damaged area is as close to its original shape as possible. 2. There is no point in trying to completely restore the original...

Repairing rust holes or cracks
1. Remove all paint from the damaged area and the surrounding metal within a radius of approximately 2.5 cm using sandpaper or a wire brush attached to a drill. 2. If these are not available, this job can be done by...

Filling and painting of the body
Currently, a large number of body repair fillers are available, however, to be honest, a set of body repair parts that contain a filling paste and a tube of polymer hardener is best suited for carrying out repairs. You...

Repair of significant body damage
Significant damage to the body must be repaired at service stations that have equipment for body repair. If there is extensive damage, the body geometry should be checked. It may also affect the handling characteristics...

Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Removal and installation Attention! Work is performed by two people. 1. Open the hood and cover the fenders and air intake grille with a rag. 2. Disconnect the windshield washer hoses. 3. Outline the contours of the...

Hood Lock Latch and Cable — Removal and Installation
Caution! Take measures to prevent the airbag from deploying (see subsection 11.44 ). 1. Remove the front grille. 2. Trace the outline of the latch on the radiator stand and unscrew the mounting bolts (indicated by...

Front grille — removal and installation
Fastening of plastic grating The plastic grille is secured with plastic clips (arrows), which are pressed into the through bushings of the radiator strut. Metal Front Grille and Mounting Parts 1. Lattice 2. Bumper cover...

Bumpers — removal and installation
Bumper 1. Wing apron bracket, left; 2. Side bracket, left; 3. Direction indicator, left; 4. Direction indicator, right; 5. Buffer panel; 6. Bumper; 7. Side bracket, right; 8. Wing apron bracket, right; 9, 10. Front...

Outside mirror — removal and installation
1. Remove the mirror cover. 2. Loosen the mirror mounting bolts (indicated by arrows) and disconnect the connector (if an electric drive is provided). 3. Remove the mirror. 4. Installation is carried out in reverse...

Front wing — removal and installation
1. Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove the turn signals. 3. Disconnect any lighting fixtures that may interfere with wing removal. 4. Remove the front grille if it has built-in light surrounds, or...

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