1. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
2. Open the hood of your vehicle.
3. Locate the fuse box. On a 2004 Toyota 4Runner, the fuse box is located in the engine compartment, on the driver's side near the battery.
4. Open the fuse box cover.
5. Locate the Alt 140 A fuse. The fuse should be marked with a "140A" or "ALT" label.
6. Use a fuse puller or a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the blown fuse from the fuse box.
7. Inspect the fuse for damage. If the fuse is blown, you will see a break in the metal filament inside the fuse.
8. Replace the blown fuse with a new 140 A fuse.
9. Close the fuse box cover.
10. Close the hood of your vehicle.
Here are some additional tips for replacing a fuse:
- Always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down before replacing a fuse.
- If you are not sure which fuse to replace, consult your vehicle's owner's manual.
- Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating than the one specified for your vehicle.
- If you experience repeated fuse blowouts, there may be an underlying electrical issue that needs to be addressed.
