How the hell do I get this fuse out?

[Antman]

OK-

More to come later- but- I blew this 140a fusible link in the underhood fusebox.

The other links pull out. This one- I can't get the sucker out. Are there tabs or something? I dont want to f it up more...Thx

**EDIT** My solution on post #42. This fuse is bolted in from behind!

 

[Saker]

OK-

More to come later- but- I blew this 140a fusible link in the underhood fusebox.

The other links pull out. This one- I can't get the sucker out. Are there tabs or something? I dont want to f it up more...Thx

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Do I see a tab to release it?

I hope it didn't weld itself in! :bash:

 

[Antman]

Do I see a tab to release it?

I hope it didn't weld itself in! :bash:

The tabs you see are for the lid.
I'm confident it didn't weld- the fuse burnt clean. I'm at dealer now and they are telling me it's screwed in from the back. Yay!!!

 

[Saker]

Not user friendly!

:whipping2

 

[Diver Deuce]

So... what did you do?

 

[Antman]

So... what did you do?

Blew a fuse.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Let it go. Antman does not want to talk about it.

I've seen this scenario before and been involved in it a few times and it always starts with "Here, hold my beer and watch this".

:zoom:

 

[Antman]

Nah- it's not that exciting, really. I will let you guys know once I have it fixed.

I have a feeling an Antman tutorial is in the works for how to take the damn fusebox apart- assuming my truck doesn't melt first.

You DO NOT want to know how I'm driving around with a blown 140(!) amp fuse under the hood. Nope- don't wanna know that...yet. LOL

Any of you guys know for sure how that thing comes out? I'm gonna start tearing into things in a bit.:thanks:

 

[Diver Deuce]

Blew a fuse.

I see that mang

 

[Blitzkrieg]

.....
Any of you guys know for sure how that thing comes out? I'm gonna start tearing into things in a bit.:thanks:

Let me pull it up on my alldatadiy account. give me 10.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Nada. All it shows is "It's here -->".

Apparently this is not what is a common service item.

 

[Antman]

Fuse box is IMPOSSIBLE- like a puzzle.

I dunno- I'm gonna get a new fuse and go from there. I seriously can't figure out how to get the box apart without breaking stuff...

 

[3wbdriver]

This is for an 04 Sienna, but hopefully it can give you some ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3h1yubQ2JU&spfreload=10

 

[Saker]

only thing I found was this: how do you replace a 140 amp fuse on a toyota 4runner ?

 

[flyrv9]

Here is a link to a thread talking about the same fuse and how it comes out. Not sure it's the same year, but it talks about using a screwdriver to release plastic clips that hold the top and bottom fuse box halves together. Seperating them allows access to the 140 amp fuse - although still a PITA. Hope this helps some.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/118678-how-replace-fusible-links-w-pics.html

 

[flyrv9]

Here is another option from Rigtec posted in June of 2015.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/198228-140a-main-fuse-issue-practical-solution.html

 

[Antman]

Here is another option from Rigtec posted in June of 2015.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/198228-140a-main-fuse-issue-practical-solution.html

Yeah- thank you! I actually just found that post and I'm gonna do it.

For inquiring minds...

I ALWAYS disconnect the battery before I start any electrical work!

Today I removed my 100a alternator and replaced it with [MENTION=89562]bimrunner[/MENTION] 's 130a which he shipped me after the alternator group buy. Great guy- thank you!

Anyway, while wrestling with the alternator, my elbow pushed the battery cable into contact with the studded + terminal of the battery (I have a marine dual terminal battery). Just so happened the power wire to the alternator was grounded. The sparks were very pretty!

Anyway- I messed with the fuse box for 5 hours, took out all kinds of crap, took apart all kinds of crap and you know what? F it. What a joke. No reason for Toyota to do this other than to require dealer service to replace. Thanks.

I'll bypass that POS fuse and run a 4 ga wire from the battery to the Fusebox 10mm terminal and use a 140a circuit breaker.


The alternator install went smoothly otherwise- just a little difficult to get that rear bracket bolt out - you can see it in the pics. I used a short socket, universal joint, some extensions and an impact and I won (minus a busted to hell hand).


Overall, it was worth it for 1/3 more power! I just gotta be more careful- think I'm gettin' old, lol.

 

[3wbdriver]

Ain't working hard enough if you ain't bleedin'. Lol

 

[bimrunner]

Yeah- thank you! I actually just found that post and I'm gonna do it.

For inquiring minds...

I ALWAYS disconnect the battery before I start any electrical work!

Today I removed my 100a alternator and replaced it with [MENTION=89562]bimrunner[/MENTION] 's 130a which he shipped me after the alternator group buy. Great guy- thank you!

Anyway, while wrestling with the alternator, my elbow pushed the battery cable into contact with the studded + terminal of the battery (I have a marine dual terminal battery). Just so happened the power wire to the alternator was grounded. The sparks were very pretty!

Anyway- I messed with the fuse box for 5 hours, took out all kinds of crap, took apart all kinds of crap and you know what? F it. What a joke. No reason for Toyota to do this other than to require dealer service to replace. Thanks.

I'll bypass that POS fuse and run a 4 ga wire from the battery to the Fusebox 10mm terminal and use a 140a circuit breaker.


The alternator install went smoothly otherwise- just a little difficult to get that rear bracket bolt out - you can see it in the pics. I used a short socket, universal joint, some extensions and an impact and I won (minus a busted to hell hand).


Overall, it was worth it for 1/3 more power! I just gotta be more careful- think I'm gettin' old, lol.



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Just want you to know that is Rubicon dust not just ordinary dirt. It's like ferry dust and makes your rig pretty much a rock crawling beast.

 

[Antman]

Just want you to know that is Rubicon dust not just ordinary dirt. It's like ferry dust and makes your rig pretty much a rock crawling beast.

Lol- no lie- I was thinking the same thing when I opened the box!