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So I did some maintenance on my 07 (2WD) 4Runner yesterday and now when I go into reverse or drive gears I hear a clink (probably the normal clink though) and sometimes a grinding noise. I think the grinding noise is related to the rear brakes, which I cleaned with brake cleaner (and flushed...

Second Update: Tested it again this AM... very minor sound (beyond the normal transmission engagement I think) when going into reverse, and almost all gone when going into drive. Any help or ideas on what might have happened / be happening? Thinking back, I could of slightly rotated (very...

Update: I just took it for a semi-extended trip around the block (up to 60 mph in the back area, ~10 miles), and couldn't hear anything of concern during the trip. About 90% done, I stopped in a parking lot to test if the sound was still there (going into drive or reverse, from anything else)...

Hey guys... need some help here trying to figure out what is going on. I have a 2007 2WD V6 4Runner, and today I changed the rear differential fluid to Mobil 1 synthetic. Afterwards, I went for a test drive and immediately heard a fairly loud grinding-like sound whenever I engage reverse or...

So for whatever reason I found my radiator reservoir cap came off and I lost ~12 ounces or so (fell just below the minimum line). I had Preston (yellow) fluid (non-silicate, etc... As much per Toyota spec as could be determined from the bottle) that I used to get it up to full for use that day...

Double-check differential work Okay, I wanted to just double-check my approach.... I have a 07 2WD V6 4Runner, and I plan to change the rear differential fluid (don't have to worry about a TC or front, being only 2WD) this next weekend. I will use the Mobil 1 synthetic 75W-90 (104361) fluid...

I have an '07 4Runner, and yesterday found out that the fuel door release cable has came out of the latch (so to open the gas door, I swing the latch up and out of the way, and pull on the cable with my hands). The latch interface to the cable looks somewhat asymmetric, so before I just try...

Thank you platinumb for the help and advice. If the 4th gen 4Runner is similar to the 3rd gen, there should be an OEM amplifier behind the radio that I also need to remove, and either insert a new amplifier or just have the H/U power the speakers. From what you mentioned, the 930 should do...

I have a 2007 V6 4Runner, base system is non-JBL. I am looking at swapping out the base system, and installing a Pioneer AVIC-X930BT double-din setup. Does anybody have any experience/insight to share in: (A) Installing a Pioneer setup into the 4th Gen 4Runner in general? (B) Do I need a...

Install of Autodimming Rear-View mirror (Gentex) First, I ordered a auto-dimming mirror (model GENK5A), and I will be installing it within the next 1-2 weeks. It requires +12V of power, only hot when the ignition is on. Has anybody done this type of install already and found a suitable...

I have a 2007 4Runner SR5 (no moonroof), and I ordered a new overhead console that will have the homelink garage opener capability and also a autodimmer/compass mirror (to be installed next week); and in the spirit of exploration, took out the current console now to see what the electrical...

Appears they are ~$2/ea from partznet (no. 33554-35080)

I have a 2007 4Runner, and I am missing the little button cover that is right across the from the "park" position of the gear selector (see image, circled part in red). Does anybody know the part no to order a replacement (at partznet.com, or other suggested establishment)?