service TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Owners Manual

1999-2000 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Wiper/Washer Systems
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
All models are equipped with 2-speed wiper motors. An intermittent wiper system is optional. Front wiper
motors are protected by an internal circuit breaker. Celica, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Sienna and 4Runner are
equipped with rear wipers.
ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust wiper blades as specified. See WIPER BLADE ADJUSTMENTS table.
WIPER BLADE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: This article also applies to Lexus LX470. Refer to Land Cruiser, unless
otherwise indicated.
WARNING:Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. DO NOT apply electrical power to any
component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system.
Air bag may deploy.
Adjustment (1) In. (mm)
Avalon
"A"1.6 (40)
"B"2.6 (65)
Camry & Camry Solara
"A" & "B"1.4 (35)
Celica
Front
"A"1.42 (36)
"B".81 (20.5)
Rear(2)
Corolla
"A".98 (25)
"B".59 (15)
Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470
Front
"A"1.57 (40)
"B"1.02 (26)
Rear (3) .39-1.5 (28-48)

1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wiper/Washer Systems

1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wiper/Washer Systems
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FRONT WIPER MOTOR
Removal (Except Sienna)
Remove wiper arm caps, nuts and arms. Remove cowl louver cover. Disconnect wiper motor electrical
connector. Remove 6 bolts and remove wiper linkage assembly. Disconnect wiper link from wiper motor.
Remove 4 screws and wiper motor from firewall.
Removal (Sienna)
1. Remove wiper arm caps, nuts and arms. Remove cowl top panel cap. Remove driver's and passenger's
side ventilator covers. Remove both washer nozzles from ventilator covers. See Fig. 13
. Disconnect
drain hose and remove 11 bolts from cowl top panel. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
Remove cowl top panel. Remove 4 bolts and remove wiper motor and linkage assembly.
2. Disconnect wiper link from wiper motor. Remove 3 screws and wiper motor from linkage assembly.
Remove both cowl drain hoses.
Installation (All Models)
To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper blades to appropriate position. See ADJUSTMENTS. WARNING:Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. DO NOT apply electrical power to any
component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system.
Air bag may deploy.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems
may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer
systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting
battery.

1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wiper/Washer Systems
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