Changing a Fuse ... Simple? ... NOT!

[greasefingers]

I forgot to take my 6 CDs out of the Sienna head unit before removing it.

:biggrin2:
Sooner or later, everyone will make a mistake similar to that. I lost a Windows CD that way, in a CD-ROM drive. Reinstalled the drive a couple years later to find the missing CD.

 

[HerbVick]

What about your fuse issue?

Yeah, I didn't get to the fuse. I may just hand that over to a dealer mechanic, since it was such a pain the first attempt. But then again, I hate to give up and say I can't do it. I think I just got frustrated since it turned out to be way more difficult that I had anticipated. I had planned on doing the fuse Saturday, but then I decided to tackle the head unit instead. I really should take one more stab at it before throwing in the towel.

The list of things seems to be growing:

1> (Check) Replace worn & dirty floor mats with hard rubber ones
2> 140A Fuse install
3> (Check) Head unit swap and iPod interface install
4> (Purchased) Get oil and filters changed - Mobil 1
5> Get allignment inspection
6> Replace missing bolts discovered during "3"
7> Replace missing cargo cover
8> Shampoo carpet in cargo bay
9> Replace missing floor in cargo bay
10> Hand over to paint and body shop for repair of right front fender panel and paint detailing
11> Get new tires

That much before I'll even think about mods like bull bar or lift, etc...

 

[HerbVick]

:biggrin2:
Sooner or later, everyone will make a mistake similar to that. I lost a Windows CD that way, in a CD-ROM drive. Reinstalled the drive a couple years later to find the missing CD.

Yeah, I guess it's lucky for me that they were home made CDs. I can make some more. I'd rather do that than reinstall the head unit to get them out.

Here's an example of one of the CDs.

 

[burninator]

I know that reviving a 7 year old thread is true necro-posting, but this is one of the first hits on Google and would be a good place to put the solution to the fuse changing problem. Has anyone successfully accessed the 8mm hex nut from under the fuse block?

I finally found these very helpful photos showing where to insert a flathead to release the block from the housing. Hoping they will help someone else.

 

[burninator]

And there was also helpful information here: http://www.justanswer.com/toyota/7c55m-replace-140-amp-fuse-toyota-4runner.html

 

[ememef]

Any recommendations on how to remove the inner 8mm hex nut?

I've been able to get the fuse box out of the casing, based on the information shared by burninator. But no way I'm getting to the inner 8mm hex nut. Any suggestions on what tool to use to get in there and loosen that one? I'm trying to replace the 140A Alternator fusible link on our 2004 4Runner and finding no further reference online.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[abp79]

Zombie's live

For being such a PITA, there isn't a lot of information available. Anyone successful in getting to both these bolts?

 

[Dillusion]

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