Toyota 4Runner Quiz
Vehicle Exterior

Inspection

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SIDE AUTO STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.

NOTICE:

Do not apply positive (+) battery voltage to any terminals except terminal 5 and 4 to avoid damaging the pulse sensor inside the motor.

OK:

Measurement Condition

Specified Condition

Battery positive (+) → 5

Battery negative (-) → 4

Motor gear rotates counterclockwise (Deploying)

Battery positive (+) → 4

Battery negative (-) → 5

Motor gear rotates clockwise (Stowing)
  • If the result is not as specified, replace the side auto step motor assembly.

CAUTION:

Reset the side auto step motor assembly (initialize the pulse sensor) after installing the side auto step motor assembly and side auto step assembly.

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*1

Motor Gear

*a

Component without harness connected

(Side Auto Step Motor Assembly)

*b

Clockwise (Stowing)

*c

Counterclockwise (Deploying)

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