I had this happen to me. I really yanked on it until I realised there are two screws behind the temp control panel that need to be removed to allow the dash to come off. When reinstalling I had the same issue as you: something keeping it from sitting flush in the center. It turns out I pulled...
Skin up, bra: Leather Steering Wheel Covers Manufacturer and Distributor
You can't really restore what is missing. That 20 YO leather is thin and tired.
I don't see it mentioned here; I remove the skid plates for oil change. Easier to get at the filter, and check out undercarriage. I also dip my finger in the drip pan to lube the oil filter gasket. HAND tighten. I may need filter strap on next oil change. I torque the drain plug. I've never used...
I used a racheting flexhead box wrench on that back nut. Seems with the PBblaster it should break free, the torque there is 45flbs or something. Is it stock? When I put Toytec coilovers on the nuts supplied were SAE.
I had this problem with my 4runner, rear passenger side brake would stick sometimes in cold weather. I replaced the rear brake cylinders on both sides. The problem disappeared.
You the man Timy! My rear window has been out of commission for a couple years now. 5 wires fixed and now I have one of the best features of the 3rd gen working again! Now on to tackle the lock barrel pushed in that I just noticed.