Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for a fifth generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) Toyota 4Runner can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your 5th generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023) Toyota 4Runner SUV, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the headliner of your Toyota 4Runner, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb in the headliner housing above the sun visor (or you'd like to upgrade it to a brighter LED bulb), check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image over on the left side.

Courtesy Step Light Bulb

The fifth generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) Toyota 4Runner SUV is equipped with "step" or "courtesy" lights at the bottom of the door panels to help you avoid stepping in to a puddle or mud when you exit the car at night.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out bulb by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the tailgate door of your Toyota 4Runner, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Wiper Blade

If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the back windshield window of your fifth generation Toyota 4Runner SUV during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the air conditioning system in your 5th generation Toyota 4Runner hasn't been working as well recently or the vents smell a bit musty or moldy, you probably need to clean or change the cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Check out my DIY instructions (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left side of this paragraph.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your Toyota 4Runner, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

To view my DIY tutorial for the door panel removal procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

Although the brake lights in a fifth generation Toyota 4Runner are LED lights that should last the life time of the SUV, you will still have to change a burnt out incandescent rear turn signal or reverse light bulb.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate door of your 4Runner, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a fifth generation Toyota 4Runner contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal and side marker light bulbs.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image over on the left side of this paragraph.

Fog Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your fifth generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) Toyota 4Runner SUV, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element for the 1GR-FE 4.0 liter V6 motor in a 5th generation Toyota 4Runner should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced about every 60,000 miles.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 4Runner is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

PCV Valve Change

The positive crankcase ventilation or "PCV" valve in a fifth generation Toyota 4Runner SUV should be checked at least once a year and replaced every few years.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

4.0L V6 Belt Change

If you've been hearing a squealing or squeaking sound coming from the serpentine accessory belt on the 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 engine in your 4Runner, you probably need to change the belt.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

12V Battery Change

If you've been having difficulty starting the engine in your Toyota 4Runner on a cold morning and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

4.0L Spark Plug Change

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a fifth generation Toyota 4Runner SUV can last up to 100,000 miles. But they should be checked before that mileage.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

V6 Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your 5th generation Toyota 4Runner SUV running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the 1GR-FE 4.0 liter V6 engine.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a squeaking or squealing sound coming from the front end of your Toyota 4Runner when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear disc brake pads on a fifth generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) Toyota 4Runner SUV tend to last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides