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BO5235
Centering BoltBolt
with W asher
BO37J−01
BO−6
−
BODY HOOD
1240
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HOOD
ADJUSTMENT
HINT:
Since the centering bolt is used as the hood hinge and lock set
bolt, the hood and lock cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute
the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORW ARD/REARWARD AND LEFT
/RIGHT DIRECTIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts. Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
(a) Loosen the lock nut.
(b) Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.
3. ADJUST REAR EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIREC-
TIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
4. ADJUST HOOD LOCK
Adjust the hood lock by loosening the mounting bolts. Torque: 8.0 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
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BO37K−01
BO5366
Piston RodCylinderHole Here
10 − 20 mm
(0.39 − 0.99 in.)
−
BODY HOOD SUPPORT
BO−7
1241
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM HOOD
Remove the 2 bolts and support from the hood.
HINT:
While supporting the hood with your hand, remove the hood.
2. REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM BODY
Remove the 2 bolts and support.
3. REPLACE DAMPER STAY
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the damper stay because the cyl-
inder is filled with pressurized gas.
If the damper stay is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 − 3.0 mm
(0.079 − 0.118 in.) hole as shown in the illustration to
completely release the high− pressure gas before dis-
posing of it.
When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non −toxic.
When working, handle the damper stay carefully.
Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston
rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damp-
er stay fully extended.
4. INSTALL DAMPER STAY
Install the damper stay.
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BO37M−01
BO2556
BO−12
−
BODY FRONT DOOR
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VER-
TICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge
bolts. SST 09812−00010
Torque: 24 N·m (240 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust. Torque: 24 N·m (240 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a) Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted
correctly.
(b) Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.
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BO37R−01
BO−18
−
BODY REAR DOOR
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VER-
TICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts. Torque: 24 N·m (240 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT /RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts. Torque: 24 N·m (240 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a) Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted
correctly.
(b) Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.
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BO37X−01
−
BODY BACK DOOR
BO−23
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST UPPER BACK DOOR
(a) Adjust the door in forward/rearward and left/right direc-
tions.
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
(b) Adjust the door in left/right and vertical directions. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
(c) Adjust the door lock striker. (1) Check that the door fit and door lock linkage are ad-
justed correctly.
(2) Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with
a hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screw
again.
2. ADJUST LOWER BACK DOOR
(a) Adjust the door in forward/rearward and left/right direc- tions.
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
(b) Adjust the door in left/right and vertical directions. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
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BO37Z−01
BO5366
Piston RodCylinderHole Here
10 − 20 mm
(0.39 − 0.99 in.)
BO−26
−
BODY BACK DOOR STAY
1260
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
BACK DOOR STAY
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM BACK DOOR
Remove the 2 bolts and support from the hood.
HINT:
While supporting the hood with your hand, remove the hood.
2. REMOVE DAMPER STAY FROM BODY
Remove the 2 bolts and support.
3. REPLACE DAMPER STAY
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the damper stay because the cyl-
inder is filled with pressurized gas.
If the damper stay is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 − 3.0 mm
(0.079 − 0.118 in.) hole in the aved shown in the il-
lustration to completely release the high −pressure
gas before disposing of it.
When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non −toxic.
When working, handle the damper stay carefully.
Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston
rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damp-
er stay fully extended.
4. INSTALL DAMPER STAY
Install the damper stay.
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BO382−01
BO−28
−
BODY FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
2. REMOVE COWL LOUVER
3. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR AND WIPER LINK
(a) Disconnect the connector, then unfasten 4 bolts and wip-
er motor.
(b) Remove the wiper link.
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BO385−01
−
BODY REAR WIPER AND WASHER
BO−31
1265
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE PULL HANDLE AND PULL HANDLE BEZEL
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM
(a) Insert a screwdriver between the retainers and door trim
to pry it loose.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the back door trim.
3. REMOVE WIPER ARM, MOTOR AND REAR WIPER CONTROL RELAY
(a) Open the cap.
(b) Remove the nut and wiper arm.
(c) Remove the 5 bolts and motor, then disconnect the con- nector.
(d) Remove the bolts and rear wiper control relay,then dis- connect the connector.
4. ADJUST REAR WASHER NOZZLE
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