wheel bolts TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Owners Manual

Remove wiper arm. Remove back door assist grip. Remove pull strap. Remove center garnish above rear door
window by prying along window edge. Remove side garnish on each side of window by pulling inward to
release clips. Pull rear door trim panel outward and remove. Disconnect rear wiper motor connector and remove
bolts attaching rear wiper motor and linkage to rear door.
Removal (4Runner)
Remove back door trim panel. Remove plate and back door glass run channel. Remove outer weatherstrip and
remove rear window. Remove wiper arm and wiper shaft nut on outside of door. Disconnect electrical
connector, remove 3 bolts and remove wiper motor assembly.
Installation (All Models)
To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper blades to appropriate position. See ADJUSTMENTS .
REAR WIPER SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Switch is integral part of wiper switch mounted to combination switch on steering column. See FRONT
WIPER SWITCH .
STEERING WHEEL
Removal
1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Place ignition switch in LOCK position and remove
key. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 2 screw covers from outer sides of steering wheel. Using
Torx Wrench (T30), loosen air bag pad retaining Torx screws until screw heads are snug against screw
case. See Fig. 15
.
2. Carefully pull air bag pad away from steering wheel enough to unlock and disconnect air bag electrical
connector. DO NOT pull on electrical connector or wiring. Store air bag pad aside with pad facing
upward.
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut and washer from steering shaft. Make alignment mark on steering shaft
and steering wheel for installation reference. Using appropriate steering wheel puller, pull steering wheel
from shaft while guiding spiral cable wire through steering wheel opening.
Installation
1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Connect and install spiral cable to combination switch.
Turn spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it is hard to turn. Turn spiral cable clockwise about 2
1/2-3 turns and align Red mark at bottom with opening.
2. Guide spiral cable through steering wheel opening while installing steering wheel to shaft. Align
reference marks on steering shaft and steering wheel. Install steering wheel lock nut and washer. Tighten
steering wheel lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m).
3. Connect air bag electrical connector and snap down connector lock. Before installing air bag pad, ensure
Torx screws are retracted and snu
g against screw case. See Fig. 15.

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