TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 18: Exhaust Valve Adjusting Shim Selection Chart (Tacoma & 4Runner)
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IGNITION TIMING
4-CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING
Camry, Camry Solara & Celica
1. Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Shut engine off. Connect timing light to
spark plug wire on cylinder No. 1. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder at timing belt end of engine.
2. Remove cover and connect scan tool to data link connector No. 3. See Fig. 19
-Fig. 21 . Scan tool is used
to read engine RPM.
3. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. See
Fig. 26
-Fig. 28 . See DATA LINK CONNECTOR NO. 1 LOCATIONS table.
DATA LINK CONNECTOR NO. 1 LOCATIONS
ApplicationLocation
Camry & Camry SolaraPassenger's Side Of Engine Compartment, Near
Strut Tower

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4. Apply parking brake. Place transaxle in Neutral. Start engine and maintain engine at 1000-1300 RPM for
5 seconds and then ensure engine returns to idle.
5. Timing marks are located on timing belt cover, near crankshaft pulley. Ensure base timing is within
specification at idle with transaxle in Neutral, and with A/C and all accessories off. See IGNITION
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.
6. Remove jumper wire from data link connector No. 1. Ensure ECM controlled timing is within
specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
table. Shut engine off. Remove timing
light and scan tool.
Corolla
1. Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Shut engine off. Connect timing light to
spark plug wire on cylinder No. 1. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder at timing chain end of engine.
2. Connect scan tool to data link connector No. 3. See Fig. 22
. Scan tool is used to read engine RPM.
3. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. See
Fig. 29
. Data link connector No. 1 is located at driver's side of engine compartment, near strut tower.
4. Apply parking brake. Place transaxle in Neutral. Start engine and maintain engine at 1000-1300 RPM for
5 seconds and then ensure engine returns to idle.
5. Timing marks are located on timing chain cover, near crankshaft pulley. Ensure base timing is within
specification at idle with transaxle in Neutral, and with A/C and all accessories off. See IGNITION
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.
6. Remove jumper wire from data link connector No. 1. Ensure ECM controlled timing is within
specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
table. Shut engine off. Remove timing
light and scan tool.
RAV4
1. Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Shut engine off. Connect timing light to
spark plug wire on cylinder No. 1. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder at timing belt end of engine.
2. Remove cover from instrument panel and connect scan tool to data link connector No. 3. See Fig. 23
.
Scan tool is used to read engine RPM.
3. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. See
Fig. 30
. Data link connector No. 1 is located on timing belt end of engine, above generator.
4. Apply parking brake. Place transaxle in Neutral. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
5. Timing marks are located on timing belt cover, near crankshaft pulley. Ensure base timing is within
specification at idle with transaxle in Neutral, and with A/C and all accessories off. See IGNITION
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.
6. Remove jumper wire from data link connector No. 1. Ensure ECM controlled timing is within
specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
table. Shut engine off. Remove timing
li
ght and scan tool.
CelicaDriver's Side Rear Corner Of Engine
Compartment, Near Brake Booster

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Tacoma & 4Runner
1. Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Shut engine off. Connect timing light to
spark plug wire on cylinder No. 1. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder at timing chain end of engine.
2. Connect scan tool to data link connector No. 3. See Fig. 24
and Fig. 25 . Scan tool is used to read engine
RPM.
3. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1. See
Fig. 31
. Data link connector No. 1 is located on end of intake manifold at front of engine.
4. Apply parking brake. Place transmission in Neutral. Start engine. Maintain engine at 1000 RPM for 5
seconds and then ensure engine returns to idle.
5. Timing marks are located on timing chain cover, near crankshaft pulley. Ensure base timing is within
specification at idle with transmission in Neutral, and with A/C and all accessories off. See IGNITION
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table.
6. Remove jumper wire from data link connector No. 1. Ensure ECM controlled timing is within
specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
table. Shut engine off. Remove timing
light and scan tool.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ Idle)
(1)
Application(2) Base Timing(3) ECM Controlled Timing
Camry, Camry Solara & Celica8-120-10
Corolla8-126-15
RAV48-120-10
Tacoma & 4Runner3-74-17
(1)Check with engine at normal operating temperature, transmission/transaxle in Neutral, parking brake
applied, and A/C and all accessories off.
(2)With Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) installed between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link
connector No. 1.
(3)With jumper wire removed from data link connector No. 1.

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Fig. 19: Connecting Scan Tool (Camry)
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Fig. 20: Connecting Scan Tool (Camry Solara)
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Fig. 21: Connecting Scan Tool (Celica)
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Fig. 22: Connecting Scan Tool (Corolla)
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Fig. 23: Connecting Scan Tool (RAV4)
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Fig. 24: Connecting Scan Tool (Tacoma)
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Fig. 25: Connecting Scan Tool (4Runner)
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