2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE EFI RELAY 
    1. Remove the relay block cover upper.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Relay Block Cover Upper And EFI Relay
      G05109009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the EFI relay.
  3. INSPECT EFI RELAY 
    1. Check the resistance.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

        Standard resistance 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
        Below 1 Ω
        (Battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2)
        Fig 2: Identifying EFI Relay
        G05109010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the EFI relay.

  4. INSTALL EFI RELAY 
    1. Install the EFI relay.
    2. Install the relay block cover upper.
  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

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