Exterior (external elements) Toyota Highlander 1 (XU20)

General information about the body
The body of the vehicles considered in this Manual has a load-bearing structure. Its main element is the floor panel with side members, to which the body panels, front and rear suspension elements and other mechanical...

Body — maintenance
1. The main factor that determines the value of a used car when selling it is the condition of the body. It is much more difficult to repair a poorly maintained or damaged body than to repair the mechanical elements....

Plastic body parts (front and rear bumper trim) — repair
The following repair procedures are designed to remove minor scratches and dents. More serious damage should be repaired by a dealer service department or other body shop. The following is a list of the equipment and...

Steel body panels — repair
Removal minor scratches on the body 17. If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly wipe the scratch area with a paint repair agent or very fine abrasive...

Repair of dents and holes caused by corrosion or punctures
Dent repair 20. If there are deep dents on the body, the first task is to straighten the dent to such an extent that the damaged area of the body comes close to its original shape. There is a small nuance in trying to...

Applying putty and spraying primer and enamel
30. There are many types of automotive fillers. But for such repairs, kits consisting of a container with filler (resin) and a tube with hardener are better suited. A wide flexible plastic or nylon spatula will be very...

Significant body damage — repair
1. Repair of serious body damage should be carried out at a specialized service station that has all the necessary equipment to ensure proper quality of work. 2. In case of extensive damage to the body, first of all,...

Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Note: The hood is quite bulky, so it is recommended that at least two people perform its removal and installation. Removal and installation 1. Open the hood and install protective covers on the fenders and the area in...

Hood Release Latch and Cable — Removal and Installation
Latch 1. Trace the outline of the hood latch to help align it when installing, then remove the bolts securing the latch to the radiator support (Fig. 9.9). Remove the latch. 2. Disconnect the hood release cable by...

Bumpers — removal and installation
Front bumper 1. Apply the parking brake. Raise the vehicle and place secure supports underneath it. 2. Remove the lower engine guard. 3. Remove the lockers (Fig. 11.3). Fig. 11.3. Disconnect the main section of the...

Front wing — removal and installation
1. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts. Raise the car, place reliable supports under it and remove the front wheel. Caution: If the vehicle is equipped with electronically controlled air suspension, turn off the height...

Radiator grille — removal and installation
1. Open the hood. Release the fastening elements along the upper edge of the grille (Fig. 13.1). Fig. 13.1. Upper radiator grille fastening elements 2. Using pliers, squeeze the plastic clips located in the upper...

Hood panel and air intake box deflector — removal and installation
1. Remove the wiper arm ( see chapter 12 ). 2. Remove the hood panel fastening clips (Fig. 14.2). Fig. 14.2. Remove the hood panel fasteners Note: Use a small screwdriver to push in on the center pins of the plastic...

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