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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDER LINERSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT FENDER APRON (ASSEMBLY)
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Front Fender Apron (Assembly)
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Front Fender Apron (Assembly)
FRONT FENDER APRON (ASSEMBLY)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
2. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SUPPORT
3. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR LOWER GUSSET
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON
5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON
HINT: Inspect the fitting of the front fender and hood, etc. before welding, since this affects the appearance of the finish.
a. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part in accordance with the body dimension diagram.
HINT: Make sure each measurement is correct, as this parts affects the front wheel alignment.
6. INSTALL FRONT BODY PILLAR LOWER GUSSET
7. INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SUPPORT
8. INSTALL RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
9. MEASURING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
10. MEASURING THE UNDER BODY DIMENSIONS
11. APPLYING SEALER TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
12. APPLYING SEALER TO THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
13. APPLYING UNDER COATING
14. APPLYING ANTI-RUST AGENT
a. After applying the top coat layer, apply the anti-rust agent to the inside of the necked section structural weld spots.
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
2. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SUPPORT
3. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR LOWER GUSSET
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON
5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON
HINT: Inspect the fitting of the front fender and hood, etc. before welding, since this affects the appearance of the finish.
a. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part in accordance with the body dimension diagram.
HINT: Make sure each measurement is correct, as this parts affects the front wheel alignment.
6. INSTALL FRONT BODY PILLAR LOWER GUSSET
7. INSTALL RADIATOR SIDE SUPPORT
8. INSTALL RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
9. MEASURING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
10. MEASURING THE UNDER BODY DIMENSIONS
11. APPLYING SEALER TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
12. APPLYING SEALER TO THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
13. APPLYING UNDER COATING
14. APPLYING ANTI-RUST AGENT
a. After applying the top coat layer, apply the anti-rust agent to the inside of the necked section structural weld spots.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.