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1996 Toyota RAV4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Cooling System Capacities -> Toyota -> 1992-2002
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> Anti-Lock Brake System -> Traction Control System (TRAC)
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Anti-Lock Brake System
By use of a micro-computer, this anti-lock brake system controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock. With this system, directional stability is improved and steerability maintained even at panic braking on we...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1996-00 RAV4
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels as necessary and front fender apron seal.
- Remove cotter pin, locknut cap and locknut from axle spline
- Drain transmission fluid, then using a suitable puller, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm.
- Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
- On models with constant velocity type inner joints, using paint or chalk, place match marks on driveshaft inner joint and side gear shaft or center driveshaft, then proceed as follows:
- Have an assistant apply brakes to prevent a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove engine coolant reservoir. If required, remove battery, battery tray and/or igniter bracket.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, if required.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor.
- On mo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump inlet.
- Remove hose from water pump inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
A/C & Heater System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Toyota RAV4 2-DOOR 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS Vehicle: 1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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