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BE−12− BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
4. INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT (See page
BE−37)
5. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY
(See Page BE−22)
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Z13573
BE276−01
Z15858
BE−50
− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. 3 Door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CON-
TINUITY
Driver ’s Switch:
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP3 − 9
4 − 6Continuity
OFF3 − 4 − 6Continuity
DOWN3 − 6
4 − 9Continuity
Passenger ’s Switch (Window unlock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP6 − 7
9 − 10Continuity
OFF6 − 7 − 10Continuity
DOWN7 − 9
6 − 10Continuity
Passenger ’s Switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP9 − 10Continuity
OFF7 − 10Continuity
DOWN7 − 9Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. 5 Door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CON-
TINUITY
Driver ’s Switch:
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 13
6 − 7Continuity
OFF1 − 6 − 13Continuity
DOWN1 − 6
7 − 13Continuity
Passenger ’s Switch (Window unlock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 5
7 − 12Continuity
OFF1 − 5 − 12Continuity
DOWN1 − 12
5 − 7Continuity
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− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
BE−51
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
Passenger ’s Switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP7 − 12Continuity
OFF5 − 12Continuity
DOWN5 − 7Continuity
Rear LH side switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 9
7 − 10Continuity
OFF1 − 9 − 10Continuity
DOWN1 − 10
7 − 9Continuity
Rear LH side switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP7 − 10Continuity
OFF9 − 10Continuity
DOWN7 − 9Continuity
Rear RH side switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 14
7 − 11Continuity
OFF1 − 11 − 14Continuity
DOWN1 − 11
7 − 14Continuity
Rear RH side switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP7 − 11Continuity
OFF11 − 14Continuity
DOWN7 − 14Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. 3 Door models:
INSPECT SWITCH ILLUMINATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 9, and
the negative (−) lead to terminal 6, and check that all the illu-
minations light up.
If operation is not as specified, replace the master switch.
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Z10844
Z15867
UP
DOWN
BE−54
− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(2) Attach a current−measuring probe to terminal 6 of
the wire harness.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON and set the power win-
dow switch in the down position.
(4) As the window goes down, check that the current is
approximately 7 amperes.
(5) Check that the current increases up to approxi-
mately 14.5 amperes or more when the window
stops going down.
HINT:
The circuit breaker opens some 4 − 40 seconds after the win-
dow stops going down, so that check must be made before the
circuit breaker operates.
If operation is not as specified, replace the master switch.
7. INSPECT FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 2, 3 − 4Continuity
OFF1 − 2, 3 − 5Continuity
DOWN1 − 4, 3 − 5Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
8. 5 Door models:
INSPECT REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP1 − 2, 3 − 4Continuity
OFF1 − 2, 4 − 5Continuity
DOWN2 − 3, 4 − 5Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
9. Driver ’s door of 3 door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns counterclockwise.
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N11404
1
2
N11405
1
2
Z15868
21
Z15869
21
− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
BE−55
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
10. Passenger ’s door of 3 door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns clockwise.
(b) Revers the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
11. Driver ’s door of 5 door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
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Z15870
21
Z15871
21
Z15872
21
Z15873
21
Z15874
21 BE−56
− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
12. Passenger ’s door of 5 door models:
INSPECT POWER WINDOW MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
13. 5 Door models:
INSPECT LH REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR OP-
ERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
14. 5 Door models:
INSPECT RH REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR OP-
ERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 2, check that the
motor turns clockwise.
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Z15875
21
Z17551
within
4 to 40
secondsUP
UP
3 Door 5 Door
Z17552
within
60
seconds3 Door 5 DoorDOWN
DOWN
Z10682
within
4 to 40
secondsUP
Z10683
within
60 secondsDOWN
− BODY ELECTRICALPOWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
BE−57
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter-
clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
15. Driver ’s Door:
INSPECT CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATION
(a) With the window in the fully closed position, hold the pow-
er window switch in ”UP” position and check that there is
a circuit breaker operation noise within 4 to 40 seconds.
(b) With the window in the fully closed position, hold the
switch in ”DOWN” position and check that the window be-
gins to descend within 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
16. Passenger ’s Door:
INSPECT CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATION
(a) With the window in the fully closed position, hold the pow-
er window switch in ”UP” position and check that there is
a circuit breaker operation noise within 4 to 40 seconds.
(b) With the window in the fully closed position, hold the
switch in ”DOWN” position and check that the window be-
gins to descend within 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
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BO483−01
BO0020
N11412
N11473
N17924
BO−10
− BODYFRONT DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before using to pry parts.
1. w/o Power Window:
REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a shop rag and remove the regulator
handle and plate.
2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the bezel.
3. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER
4. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE
5. w/ Power window:
REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH
6. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry
out the door trim.
(c) Pull the trim upwards to remove it.
7. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
(a) Disconnect the link and door lock cable.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and inside handle.
8. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, bring out the links through the service
hole cover.
9. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
10. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
11. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING
12. REMOVE DOOR SPEAKER