Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction — part 262

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INTRODUCTION – IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND
SERIAL NUMBERS

1.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(a) The vehicle identification number is stamped on the

vehicle body and on the certification label, as shown
in the illustration.
(1) Vehicle Identification Number
(2) Certification Label

2.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSMISSION
SERIAL NUMBER
(a) The engine serial number is stamped on the

cylinder block of the engine and the transmission
serial number is stamped on the housing as shown
in the illustration.
(1) Engine Serial Number

(2) Transmission Serial Number

Vehicle Identification Number

Certification
Label

B144196E01

1GR-FE

B144224E01

A750E

A750F

RA61F

B144223E01

INTRODUCTION – REPAIR INSTRUCTION

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REPAIR INSTRUCTION

PRECAUTION

1.

BASIC REPAIR HINT
(a) HINTS ON OPERATIONS

1

Attire

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Always wear a clean uniform.

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A hat and safety shoes must be worn.

2

Vehicle protection

Prepare a grille cover, fender cover, seat cover and floor mat before starting the
operation.

3

Safe operation

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When working with 2 or more persons, be sure to check safety for one another.

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When working with the engine running, make sure to provide ventilation for exhaust
fumes in the workshop.

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If working on high temperature, high pressure, rotating, moving, or vibrating parts,
wear appropriate safety equipment and take extra care not to injure yourself or
others.

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When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to support the specified location with a safety
stand.

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When lifting up the vehicle, use appropriate safety equipment.

4

Preparation of tools and
measuring gauge

Before starting the operation, prepare a tool stand, SST, gauge, oil and parts for
replacement.

5

Removal and installation,
disassembly and assembly
operations

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Diagnose with a thorough understanding of proper procedures and of the reported
problem.

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Before removing parts, check the general condition of the assembly and for
deformation and damage.

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When the assembly is complicated, take notes. For example, note the total number of
electrical connections, bolts, or hoses removed. Add matchmarks to ensure
reassembly of components to their original positions. Temporarily mark hoses and
their fittings if needed.

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Clean and wash the removed parts if necessary and assemble them after a thorough
check.

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(b) JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE

(1) Care must be taken when jacking up and

supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and
support the vehicle at the proper locations.

(c) PRECOATED PARTS

(1) Precoated parts are bolts and nuts that are

coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.

(2) If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or

moved in any way, it must be recoated with the
specified adhesive.

(3) When reusing a precoated part, clean off the old

adhesive and dry the part with compressed air.
Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriate
to that part.

(4) Some seal lock agents harden slowly. You may

have to wait for the seal lock adhesive to
harden.

(d) GASKETS

(1) When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to

prevent leaks.

(e) BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS

(1) Carefully follow all the specifications for

tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.

(f)

FUSES
(1) When inspecting a fuse, check that the wire of

the fuse is not broken.

(2) When replacing fuses, be sure that the new fuse

has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed
the rating or use one with a lower rating.

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Removed parts

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Place removed parts in a separate box to avoid mixing them up with new parts or
contaminating new parts.

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For non-reusable parts such as gaskets, O-rings, and self-locking nuts, replace them
with new ones as instructed in this manual.

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Retain the removed parts for customer inspection, if requested.

Seal Lock Adhesive

Z011554E03

INCORRECT

CORRECT

V035007E01

Illustration

Symbol

Part Name

Abbreviation

FUSE

FUSE

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(g) CLIPS

(1) The removal and installation methods of typical

clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in
the table below.
HINT:
If clips are damaged during a procedure, always
replace the damaged clip with a new clip.

MEDIUM CURRENT FUSE

M-FUSE

HIGH CURRENT FUSE

H-FUSE

FUSIBLE LINK

FL

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CB

Illustration

Symbol

Part Name

Abbreviation