Learning to open the hood of any car is an essential skill. This knowledge comes in handy when your vehicle experiences mechanical failure, and you need to pop the hood to perform an inspection. Here’s a comprehensive guide on opening the hood of various Toyota 4Runner models.
2010 – 2022 Models
- Locate the hood release lever in your car’s cabin close to the driver’s footrest.
- Pull the lever upwards.
- The hood will open slightly.
- Place your hand underneath the hood close to its center to feel the safety clutch.
- Push the safety clutch to the left.
- Raise the hood to open.
2000 – 2009 Models
- Locate the hood release lever in your car’s cabin close to the driver’s footrest.
- Pull the lever upwards.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
- Place your hand underneath the hood close to its center to feel the safety clutch.
- Pull the safety clutch upwards.
- Raise the hood to open.
FAQs
What Is the Secondary Safety Hood Release Clutch Under the Hood?
The secondary safety clutch under the hood prevents the hood from flying open if you accidentally pull on the main hood release lever in the car’s cabin.
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