How do you fix or replace a power antenna for a 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

You might want to look at a splash guard removal first and then go from there. I know that on a 1997 4Runner you have to remove splash guard and other items just to get to the motor. I know that on the 1997 it does not go straight down. It goes down then makes a hard bend to the middle of the vehicle in the firewall. There is no access from the inside of the vehicle.

Here is a link with a step by step how to

http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalToy4Runr2PwrAnt.htm