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Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Idayota, Jul 29, 2023.

  1. Jul 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    This little rubber stopper came loose, and I can’t get it to fit snug again. Any advice? Looks like there is some insulation type of stuff in there (?) that you probably don’t want getting wet.

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    Idayota, Jul 29, 2023
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    It's a drain plug. You got it upside down. It should just pop in.
     
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    Flip it over and put a little soapy water on it and push it in with a little force
     
    hvac guy, Jul 29, 2023
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  4. Jul 29, 2023 at 2:20 PM
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    ok wow :facepalm:it’s in there now. Thanks!
     
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    You had a 50/50 shot, man.
     
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    this

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    maybe it’s like a USB, the right way won’t work until you try the wrong way at least once.
     
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    Best laugh of the day, Idayota...
     
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    I assume they didn't have sex education classes when you were a teenager?
     
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