2003 Toyota 4RUNNER technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Dec 6, 2024 Service bulletinAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
• Dec 6, 2024 Service bulletinTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
• Dec 6, 2024 Service bulletinThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
• Dec 5, 2024 Service bulletinToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
• Dec 3, 2024 Service bulletinVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
• May 17, 2024 Service bulletinToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
• Mar 4, 2024 Service bulletinThis is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
• Jan 22, 2024 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Aug 17, 2023 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
• May 30, 2023 Service bulletinThe Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
• Mar 17, 2022 Service bulletinTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
• Mar 9, 2022 Service bulletinThis Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
• Jan 12, 2022 Service bulletinPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
• Mar 17, 2021 Service bulletinToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
• Mar 12, 2021 Service bulletinTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
• Feb 26, 2021 Service bulletinWarranty enhancement program.
• Feb 3, 2021 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
• Jun 23, 2020 Service bulletinSupersession notice
• Jun 23, 2020 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Jun 3, 2020 Service bulletinThese SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
• Apr 7, 2020 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Apr 6, 2020 Service bulletinSupersession notice
• Jan 27, 2020 Service bulletinVehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
• Jul 1, 2019 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Aug 31, 2018 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Jul 31, 2018 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Jul 6, 2018 Service bulletinSupersession notice
• Jun 20, 2018 Service bulletinWarranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns where the vehicles rear hatch...
• May 25, 2018 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Mar 23, 2018 Service bulletinDealer Letter: March 23, 2018 Parts Ordering section has been updated
• Jan 11, 2018 Service bulletinSupersession notice
• Nov 22, 2017 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Nov 21, 2017 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Nov 9, 2017 Service bulletinWarranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or...
• Oct 30, 2017 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Oct 27, 2017 Service bulletinVehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
• Jul 20, 2017 Service bulletinRevision notice
• Jun 15, 2017 Service bulletinWarranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: Rev Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked...
• Mar 22, 2017 Service bulletinDealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards...
• Mar 22, 2017 Service bulletinWarranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED March 22, 2017: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles...
• Mar 2, 2017 Service bulletinVisibility: glass, side/rear
• Mar 2, 2017 Service bulletinVisibility: glass, side/rear
• Mar 2, 2017 Service bulletinVisibility: glass, side/rear
• Mar 2, 2017 Service bulletinWarranty Policy Bulletin POL17-03: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns where the vehicles...
• Feb 27, 2017 Service bulletinBack door glass "broken" without external impact
• Jan 6, 2017 Service bulletinSupersession notice
• Jan 6, 2017 Service bulletinDealer Package: NOTE: If the Suspension Clip Kit is no longer available, dealers may order and install the...
• Jan 6, 2017 Service bulletinTechnical Instructions: NOTE: If the Suspension Clip Kit is no longer available, dealers may order and...
• Nov 29, 2016 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• Sep 14, 2016 Service bulletinSupersession Notice
• Sep 8, 2016 Service bulletinRegion Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
• Sep 8, 2016 Service bulletinRegion Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
• Sep 8, 2016 Service bulletinDealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
• Sep 8, 2016 Service bulletinDealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
• Sep 8, 2016 Service bulletinTechnical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
• Jul 21, 2016 Service bulletinUpdate on Technician Certification Requirements.
• Jun 9, 2016 Service bulletinEquipment adaptive/mobility
• Jan 11, 2016 Service bulletinTech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• Jan 11, 2016 Service bulletinTech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinDl: in our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, toyota has announced a warranty...
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinDd: in mid-december 2014, toyota announced the reimbursement phase of this program. since prior to that...
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinWpb: toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards...
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinDL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty...
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinDD: In Mid-December 2014, Toyota announced the reimbursement Phase of this Program
• Dec 3, 2015 Service bulletinWPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards...
• Sep 15, 2015 Service bulletinTt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has...
• Sep 15, 2015 Service bulletinTT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has...
• Sep 10, 2015 Service bulletinWpb: toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards...
• Sep 10, 2015 Service bulletinWPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards...
• Aug 24, 2015 Service bulletinTechTip: Condition
• Jul 28, 2015 Service bulletinElectrical system: instrument cluster/panel
• Jul 28, 2015 Service bulletinElectrical system: instrument cluster/panel
• Jul 23, 2015 Service bulletinThe Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
• Jun 30, 2015 Service bulletinEquipment adaptive/mobility
• Jun 30, 2015 Service bulletinWPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards...
• Jun 29, 2015 Service bulletinToyota: during the humidity or heat, the dashboard would be either sticky, melting, or cracked and a part...
• Jun 24, 2015 Service bulletinCertain 2003
• May 13, 2015 Service bulletinThe procedure in
• Apr 10, 2015 Service bulletinWhen servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
• Jan 15, 2015 Service bulletinTSB: flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. flash...
• Jan 15, 2015 Service bulletinFlash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
• Dec 10, 2014 Service bulletinToyota 2003-2008: information regarding warranty extension for cracked or sticky/ melting due to heat and...
• Dec 9, 2014 Service bulletinToyota 2003-2011: this TSB contains an owner notification letter
• Dec 9, 2014 Service bulletinRegion Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing...
• Dec 9, 2014 Service bulletinElectronic Communication: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is...
• Oct 31, 2014 Service bulletinRegion Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
• Oct 31, 2014 Service bulletinDealer Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but...
• Oct 16, 2014 Service bulletinThe purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
• Oct 16, 2014 Service bulletinThe purpose of
• Sep 30, 2014 Service bulletinThe purpose of
• Jul 25, 2014 Service bulletinThe Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
• Jul 18, 2014 Service bulletinToyota: on some vehicles, information being sent out regarding installation of smart stop technology
• Jul 18, 2014 Service bulletinRegion Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
• Jul 18, 2014 Service bulletinDealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
• Jul 7, 2014 Service bulletinObsolete notice
• May 1, 2014 Service bulletinTech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
• Apr 7, 2014 Service bulletinSummary to be provided on a future date.
• Apr 1, 2014 Service bulletinIt has been brought to our attention that claim processing for LSC BST Phase 3 (2003-2009 4Runner and...
• Mar 31, 2014 Service bulletinAs part of the settlement described above, Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the above listed...
• Mar 31, 2014 Service bulletinOn July 24, 2013, the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
• Feb 5, 2014 Service bulletinA key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
• Jan 14, 2014 Service bulletinToyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
• Dec 19, 2013 Service bulletinThe following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern...
• Dec 19, 2013 Service bulletinThis bulletin is now obsolete
• Nov 4, 2013 Service bulletinBeginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment
• Oct 23, 2013 Service bulletinThe appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat...
• Oct 1, 2013 Service bulletinThe purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
• Sep 9, 2013 Service bulletinA new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for...
• Apr 23, 2013 Service bulletinCalifornia (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels)...
• Apr 23, 2013 Service bulletinThis bulletin is now obsolete
• Apr 4, 2013 Service bulletinIf a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the...
• Mar 25, 2013 Service bulletinToyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had...
• Feb 27, 2013 Service bulletinThe customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode
• Feb 20, 2013 Service bulletinThis bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific...
• Feb 7, 2013 Service bulletinSSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior...
• Jan 29, 2013 Service bulletinFlash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
• Jan 29, 2013 Service bulletinThis bulletin is now obsolete
• Jun 13, 2012 Service bulletinToyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
• Sep 6, 2011 Service bulletinToyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• May 31, 2011 Service bulletinToyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch
• Feb 12, 2010 Service bulletinToyota: engine control
• Feb 4, 2010 Service bulletinToyota: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
• May 18, 2007 Service bulletinHVAC blower motor ice build up
• Apr 26, 2007 Service bulletinTechstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
• May 9, 2006 Service bulletinNo start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures
• Mar 17, 2006 Service bulletinInconsistent or unusual brake feeling
• Sep 2, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostics - supplemental restraint system
• Aug 3, 2005 Service bulletinThe blower motor speed does not match the HVAC display indication
• Jul 28, 2005 Service bulletinSteering flutter field-fix procedure
• Jul 11, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on or malfunction indicator lamp light flashing with diagnostic trouble code...
• Jun 3, 2005 Service bulletinCountermeasures to the air conditioner (a/c) magnetic clutch relay for a/c light flashing (inoperative...
• May 25, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostics - ABS with ebd & ba & trac & vsc system (from november, 2002)
• May 4, 2005 Service bulletinTheft deterrent & door lock - power door lock control system 00400-RM116-5U3
• Apr 18, 2005 Service bulletinCharge warning light on
• Feb 11, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0136 and/or P0156 (oxygen sensor...
• Feb 2, 2005 Service bulletinRepair manual correction - ABS with ebd & ba & trac & vsc system (diagnostics)
• Jan 12, 2005 Service bulletinMoon roof replacement parts
• Dec 3, 2004 Service bulletinABS with ebd & ba & trac & vsc system (diagnostics)
• Dec 3, 2004 Service bulletinSfi system (2UZ-FE) repair manual correction for the 2003 4RUNNER
• Dec 3, 2004 Service bulletinSfi system (1GR-FE) repair manual correction for the 2003 4RUNNER
• Nov 12, 2004 Service bulletinRepair manual supplement: lev II evap system check - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441, P0442, P0446,...
• Sep 3, 2004 Service bulletinEngine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification
• Aug 10, 2004 Service bulletinPower window / roof initialization procedures
• Jul 21, 2004 Service bulletinOwner renotification of non-completed special service campaigns and limited service campaigns
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinExcessive sulfur dioxide odor
• Jun 7, 2004 Service bulletinRear seat center armrest cup holder
• May 27, 2004 Service bulletinExcessive sulfur dioxide odor
• Apr 29, 2004 Service bulletin4WD ECU service precautions
• Apr 28, 2004 Service bulletinFront seat track cover removal process
• Apr 9, 2004 Service bulletinOwner renotification of non-completed special service campaigns and limited service campaigns
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinSecond row seat back noise
• Mar 19, 2004 Service bulletinWindshield molding deformation
• Mar 17, 2004 Service bulletinBody mount noise
• Jan 14, 2004 Service bulletinBack door stay (damper) jb
• Dec 17, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on condition with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441, P0442 and/or P0446
• Dec 4, 2003 Service bulletinVsc light on condition with diagnostic trouble code C1203 in the skid control computer memory
• Nov 14, 2003 Service bulletinHeadliner rattle
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinMoon roof (sliding roof) rattle
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinMoon roof (sliding roof) rattle
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinMoon roof and headliner rattles
• Oct 17, 2003 Service bulletinRear wiper arm performance
• Aug 28, 2003 Service bulletinSqueak noise from the lower front area of the vehicle over sharp impact type bumps
• Aug 21, 2003 Service bulletinHVAC blower motor ice build-ice
• Aug 19, 2003 Service bulletinSpare tire carrier operation
• Jul 24, 2003 Service bulletinThe throttle body motor may malfunction causing the malfunction indicator light (MIL) to illuminate on the...
• Jul 3, 2003 Service bulletinAccessory drive belt noise
• Jul 3, 2003 Service bulletinAccessory drive belt noise
• Jun 24, 2003 Service bulletinAbnormal noise from the rear seat armrest cup holder while driving
• Jun 20, 2003 Service bulletinSpeedometer numbers are difficult to read in certain lighting conditions
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinJbl audio system static noise
• May 30, 2003 Service bulletinRear air suspension modification
• May 30, 2003 Service bulletinBall mount attachment
• May 30, 2003 Service bulletinSunvisor replacement
• Apr 30, 2003 Service bulletinThe fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled
• Apr 25, 2003 Service bulletinHeadliner rattles
• Apr 25, 2003 Service bulletinSqueak/creak noise from the front seats
• Mar 19, 2003 Service bulletinFront seat track squeak
• Mar 7, 2003 Service bulletinService maintenance reminder light reset procedure
• Feb 28, 2003 Service bulletinA750 transmission solenoid identification
• Dec 23, 2002 Service bulletinRear headliner rattle
• Dec 18, 2002 Service bulletinPrecaution for upper console box removal and installation
• Dec 11, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic tester immobilizer functions
• Dec 11, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic tester immobilizer functions - revised
• Dec 6, 2002 Service bulletinDriver's door power window and moon roof initialization
• Aug 30, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin outlines the initialization procedure for the driver's door power window and the moon roof
• Aug 30, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin provides information on short pin installation during predelivery service
• Aug 30, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin outlines the initialization procedure for the back door power window
• Aug 23, 2002 Service bulletinTechnical information regarding the installation of the receiver towing hitch cap during pre-delivery service
• Aug 23, 2002 Service bulletinTechnical information regarding the initial calibration of the compass during pre-delivery service
• Aug 16, 2002 Service bulletinRoof rack cross bar installation during predelivery service
• May 4, 2001 Service bulletinReplacement vin plates.
• Jan 18, 1991 Service bulletinProduct general information.