Best 2012 Toyota 4Runner Trailer Wiring Options- Video
Hi, I'm Matt with etrailer, and today we're gonna be talking about the best trailer wiring options for you in a 2012 Toyota 4Runner. The 4Runner is a more sporty or outdoorsy vehicle, so chances are you're probably gonna wanna haul something with it, especially if it has electric brakes or if you wanna do some overlanding or some off-roading and you have some accessories on the back of here that require power. That's gonna be a few reasons why you're gonna need some wiring and how it's gonna accomplish that. There's gonna be two really common wiring types and that's gonna be a 7-pole and your 4-pole wiring. Now, a lot of different 4Runners are gonna have different variations on this, and that's mainly gonna depend on what trim package you have. Now if you have the base trim package, most likely, you're probably not gonna have any wiring installed already, so that's gonna be something you're gonna have to invest in or put in yourself. more
4/11/2024 11:21:48 AM
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Four Runner, we're going to be test fitting the Malone four bike platform rack, part number MPG2112-2115. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show out some of the features. One of the most prominent features of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with all four bikes still attached so we can gain rear hatch access. To do that, we come up to the base here where this snap pin is. Release that. You're going to lift up slightly on the rack to release the pin. more
7/19/2017 7:57:13 AM
Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler Installation - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
Today on our 20174 Toyota 4Runner, we'll be installing the Derale Combination Cooler. Part number D15902. Now, to begin out install, we'll first go ahead and open up the hood. We've got remove the top fascia cover that will go between the fascia and core support. This says multiple push pin fasteners will need to be removed. To remove these push pin fasteners, we'll simply pry up on the center of the fastener and then remove it completely. Next, we'll start removing the multiple fasteners to undo the front fascia. They'll be fasteners that secure the top of the fascia inside the wheel well and underneath. Once we remove all these fasteners which will be bolts and push pin fasteners, we'll then go ahead and pull out on the wheel well to release the fascia from the fasteners underneath, slightly pull back on the fascia enough that we can reach inside and release the manufacturer's electrical wiring that runs to the fascia. We'll remove the fasteners to secure the lower rock guard. Once we removed the fasteners, we'll swing the rock guard down and remove it from the vehicle. more
2/10/2014 1:01:04 PM
Thule Water Slide Loading Mat Review - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
All right, today we're going to do a test fit of part number TH854 from Thule. This is the Water Slide. We're doing this test fit on a 2012 Toyota 4Runner with the Thule Square load bars in place. Basically, this is a mat that you temporarily install on your rear crossbar where you're loading up your kayak so it protects the finish on your car. Since this vehicle had a spoiler on the back, this will come in handy. Okay, let's take our mat and slide it up to the bar and we'll use the hook and loop fasteners to wrap around the bar and back onto itself. more
3/20/2012 1:49:46 PM
DeeZee Running Board Installation - 2012 Toyota 4Runner- Video
Today on this 2012 Toyota 4Runner, were going to be installing the DeeZee Running Boards, part number DZ16201-16261. This is a kit thats made up of the running boards, part number DZ16201 and also the bracket kit that includes all the hardware, part number DZ16261. The first thing we need to do is take some of our square-headed bolts and drop them into the channels on the other side of the running boards. We need three and each of these channels, one about the middle and one towards either end. Well slide them and adjust them later when we get ready to mount the boards. Well repeat the same procedure for the other board. more
3/16/2012 10:16:55 AM
