TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

ABS Antilock Brake System
A/C Air Conditioner
assy assembly
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
e.g. Exempli Gratia (for Example)
Ex. Except
FWD Front Wheel Drive Vehicles
4WD Four Wheel Drive Vehicles
in. inch
LH Left-hand
LHD Left-hand Drive
MIG Metal Inert Gas
M/Y Model Year
PPS Progressive Power Steering
RH Right-hand
RHD Right-hand Drive
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
w/ with
w/o without
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
For convenience, the following abbreviations are used in this
manual.
INTRODUCTIONINœ15

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. BASIC DIMENSIONS
(a) There are two types of dimensions in the diagram.
(Three-dimensional distance)

Straight-line distance between the centers of two
measuring points.
(Two-dimensional distance)

Horizontal distance in forward/rearward between
the centers of two measuring points.

The height from an imaginary standard line.
(b) In cases in which only one dimension is given, left
and right are symmetrical.
(c) The dimensions in the following drawing indicate
actual distance. Therefore, please use the dimenœ
sions as a reference.
2. MEASURING
(a) Basically, all measurements are to be done with a
tracking gauge. For portions where it is not possible
to use a tracking gauge, a tape measure should be
used.
(b) Use only a tracking gauge that has no looseness in
the body, measuring plate, or pointers.
HINT:
1. The height of the left and right pointers must be equal.
2. Always calibrate the tracking gauge before measuring or
after adjusting the pointer height.
3. Take care not to drop the tracking gauge or otherwise
shock it.
4. Confirm that the pointers are securely in the holes.
(c) When using a tape measure, avoid twists and
bends in the tape.
(d) When tracking a diagonal measurement from the
front spring support inner hole to the suspension
member upper rear installation hole, measure
along the front spring support panel surface.
Center-to-center
straight-line
distance Three-dimensional
distance
Front Spring Support Inner Hole
Tape Measure
Along Body
Surface
Front Suspension Member Rear Side
Upper Installation HoleMaster Gauge PointerPointer LoosenessBody LoosenessPlate Looseness Two-dimensional
distanceCenter-to-center
Horizontal distance in
forward/rearward
Vertical distance
in lower surface Vertical distance
in center
Imaginary Standard Line
WrongCorrect
Pointer
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ2

HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear).
K-k
1386
(54.57)552
(21.73)C-K
or
c-k
1494
(58.82)C-k
or
c-K
(Three-Dimensional Distance)
mm (in.)
Hole dia.
6 (0.24) nut
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
6 (0.24) nut
10 (0.39) Name
Cooler condenser installation nut
Radiator support extension standard hole
Radiator support standard hole
Front bumper support installation nut
Front apron to cowl side member standard hole Symbol
G, g
H, h
I, i
J
K, k Hole dia.
6 (0.24) nut
11 (0.43)
6 (0.24) nut
13 (0.51)
18 (0.71) Name
Front fender installation nut
Front spring support hole - inner
Front fender installation nut
Cowl top panel center mark
Front side member standard hole
Front side member standard hole Symbol
A, a
B, b
C, c
D, d
E, e
F, f
BODY DIMENSION DRAWINGS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ3

1,140
(44.88)E-e
1,302
(51.26)F-fVehicle Dimensions Left e Right
1,388
(54.65)G-g H-h
1,388
(54.65)I-i
1,388
(54.65)1,044
(41.10)J-j
1,188
(46.77)K-k
1,403
(55.24)L-l
1,541
(60.67)E-g
or
e-G
1,586
(62.44)E-i
or
e-IE-k
or
e-K
1,289
(50.75)1,754
(69.06)G-k
or
g-K
1,585
(62.40)G-l
or
g-LH-q
or
h-Q
1,628
(64.09)I-j
or
i-J
1,626
(64.02)J-r
or
j-R
1,169
(46.02)1,497
(58.94)
HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear.)
K-l
or
k-L
(Three-Dimensional Distance)
mm (in.)
Hole dia.
13 (0.51)
13 (0.51) Name
Rocker panel assembly mark
Rocker panel assembly mark
Roof side rail assembly mark
Center body pillar assembly mark
Center body pillar assembly mark
Rear door hinge installation hole
Rear door hinge installation hole Symbol
H, h
I, i
J, j
K, k
L, l
M, m
N, n Hole dia.
8 (0.31) nut
8 (0.31) nut Name
Roof panel / front body pillar adjoining portion
Cowl top outer panel outside radius corner
Front door hinge installation nut
Front door hinge installation nut
Front body pillar assembly mark
Front body pillar assembly mark
Front body pillar assembly mark Symbol
A, a
B, b
C, c
D, d
E, e
F, f
G, g
BODY OPENING AREAS (Side View-Front)
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ4

Vehicle Dimensions Left e Right
O-o
1,188
(46.77)P-p
1,388
(54.66)1,388
(54.66)Q-q
R-r
1,049
(41.30)S-s
1,202
(47.32)1,404
(55.28)T-t
1,374
(54.09)O-s
or
o-SO-t
or
o-T
1,541
(60.67)1,463
(57.60)P-t
or
p-T
1,639
(64.53)Q-r
or
q-R
1,525
(60.04)S-t
or
s-T
HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear.)
mm (in.)
(Three-Dimensional Distance)
Hole dia. Name
Roof side rail assembly mark
Quarter panel assembly mark
Quarter panel assembly mark Symbol
R, r
S, s
T, t Hole dia. Name
Center body pillar assembly mark
Center body pillar assembly mark
Rocker panel assembly mark Symbol
O, o
P, p
Q, q
BODY OPENING AREAS (Side View-Rear)
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ5

HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear).
mm (in.)
(Three-Dimensional Distance)
Hole dia.
6 (0.24) nut
7.5y7.5 (0.295y0.295)
16 (0.63) Name
Back door stopper installation nut-lower
Rear floor finish plate installation hole
Shock absorber installation hole
Roof side rail assembly mark Symbol
c
D, d
E, e
F, f Hole dia.
13 (0.51)
8 (0.31) nut
13 (0.51) Name
Back door opening frame / Roof panel adjoining
portion
Back door hinge installation hole-upper
B
Back door lock striker installation nut-upper
C
Back door hinge installation hole-lower Symbol
A, a
b
BODY OPENING AREAS (REAR View)
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ6

HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear).
(Two-Dimensional Distance)
mm (in.)
Hole dia.
18 (0.71)
18 (0.71)
34y17.5 (1.34y0.689)12.5 (0.492)
12.5 (4.492)
10 (0.39)
18 (0.71) Name
Front floor under reinforcement standard hole
Rear floor side member standard hole
Strut bar installation hole-inner
Rear suspension member installation nut
Rear floor crossmember working hole No. 3
Rear floor crossmember standard hole
Rear side member standard hole Symbol
G, g
H, h
I, i
J, j
K, k
L, l
M, m Hole dia.
8 (0.31) nut
18 (0.71)
10 (0.39) nut
12 (0.47) nut
14 (0.55) nut
12 (0.47) nut
18 (0.71) Name
Engine mounting member installation nut
Front side member standard hole
Engine mount installation nut-front
Engine mount installation nut
Front suspension crossmember installation nut
Front suspension crossmember installation nut-outer
Front floor under reinforcement standard hole Symbol
A, a
B, b
C
c
D, d
E, e
F, f
UNDER BODY
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ7

Wheel Base2,410 (94.88)
Imaginary
Standard
Line
mm (in.)
(Two-Dimensional Distance)
Hole dia.
10 (0.39) nut
18 (0.71)
18 (0.71)
39y17.5 (1.34y0.689)12.5 (0.492)
12.5 (0.492)
10 (0.39)
18 (0.71) Name
Propeller shaft center support bearing installation nut
Front floor under reinforcement standard hole
Rear floor side member standard hole
Strut bar installation hole-inner
Rear suspension member installation nut
Rear floor crossmember working hole No. 3
Rear floor crossmember standard hole
Rear side member standard hole Symbol
H, h
I, i
J, j
K, k
L, l
M, rn
N, n
O, o Hole dia.
8 (0.31) nut
18 (0.71)
10 (0.39) nut
12 (0.47) nut
11 (0.43)
14 (0.55) nut
12 (0.47) nut
18 (0.71) Name
Engine mounting member installation nut
Front side member standard hole
Engine mount installation nut-front
Engine mount installation nut
Front spring support hole-outer
Front suspension crossmember installation nut
Front suspension crossmember installation nut-outer
Front floor under reinforcement standard hole Symbol
A, a
B, b
C
c
D, d
E, e
F, f
UNDER BODY (Cont'd)
G, g
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Anti-rust treatment is necessary before welding and before and after the painting process.
ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BEFORE WELDING
Weld-Through Primer
(Spot Sealer)1. WELD-THROUGH PRIMER (SPOT SEALER) APPLICATION
For anti-corrosion measures, always apply the
weld-through primer (spot sealer) to welding
surfaces where the paint film has been removed.
HINT: Apply the weld-through primer (spot sealer)
so that it does not ooze out from the joining surfaces.
WELD-THROUGH PRIMER (SPOT SEALER)
APPLICATION
ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BEFORE PAINTING PROCESS
Sealer Gum1. BODY SEALER APPLICATION
For water-proofing and anti-corrosion measures,
always apply the body sealer to the body panel
seams and hems of the doors, hoods, etc.
BODY SEALER APPLICATION
2. UNDERCOAT APPLICATION
To prevent corrosion and protect the body from
damage by flying stones, always apply sufficient
undercoat to the bottom surface of the under body
and inside of the wheel housings.
UNDERCOAT APPLICATION ANTI-RUST TREATMENT
ARœ2

Steel Metal Undercoat (ED Primer)Anti-Chipping Paint Second Coat
Steel Metal Undercoat (ED Primer) Second Coat Top Coat
ANTI-RUST TREATMENT AFTER PAINTING PROCESS
1. ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION
To preserve impossible to paint areas from corrosion,
always apply sufficient anti-rust agent (wax) to the inside
of the hemming areas of the doors and hoods, and
around the hinges, or the welded surfaces inside the
boxed cross-section structure of the side member, body
pillar, etc.
ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION
REFERENCE: ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BY PAINTING
Painting prevents corrosion and protects the sheet metal from damage. In this section, anti-chipping paint
only for anti-corrosion purpose is described.
1. ANTI-CHIPPING PAINT
To prevent corrosion and protect the body from damage by flying stones, etc., apply anti-chipping paint
to the rocker panel, wheel arch areas, valance panel, etc.
HINT:
Depending on the model or the application area, there are cases where the application of anti-chipping
paint is necessary before the second coat or after the top coat.

Apply the anti-chipping paint
before the second coat.
Apply the anti-chipping paint
after the top coat.
Anti-Chipping PaintTop Coat
ANTI-RUST TREATMENTARœ3