1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

BE278−01
BE4671
Antenna Nut
BE5781
− BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
BE−81
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
REMOVE ANTENNA ROD
HINT:
Perform this operation with the negative (−) terminal cable con-
nected to the battery.
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ”LOCK” position.
(b) Remove the antenna nut.
(c) Press the ”AM” buttons on the radio receiver, and simulta-
neously turn the ignition switch to the ”ACC” position.
HINT:
The rod will extend fully and be released from the motor
antenna.
After removing the antenna rod, leave the ignition switch
at ”ACC”.
NOTICE:
TO prevent body damage when the antenna rod is released,
hold the rod while it comes out.

BE279−01
BE5780
BE4674
BE−82
− BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
INSTALL ANTENNA ROD
(a) Insert the cable of the rod until it reaches the bottom.
HINT:
When inserting the cable, the teeth on the cable must face
toward the front of the vehicle.
Insert the antenna approx. 300 mm (11.8 in.)
(b) Wind the cable to retract the rod by turning the ignition
switch to the ”LOCK” position.
HINT:
If the ignition switch is already in the ”LOCK” position, per-
form step 1 (c) first, then turn the ignition switch to the
”ACC” position.
In case the cable is not wound, twist it as shown in the il-
lustration.
Even if the rod has not retracted fully, install the antenna
nut and inspect the antenna rod operation. It will finally re-
tract fully.
(c) Inspect the antenna rod operation by pushing the radio
wave band select buttons.

BO0ZO−01
V00005
Shape (Example)
Removal / Installation
Clip RemoverPliers
Screwdriver
Scraper
− BODYCLIP
BO−1
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
CLIP
REPLACEMENT
The removal and installation methods of typical clips used in body parts are shown in the table below.
HINT:
If the clip is damaged during the operation, always replace it with a new clip.

V00012
Shape (Example)
Removal / Installation
Removal
Installation
Installation Removal BO−2
− BODYCLIP
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

BO0ZQ−15
Z17567
BO−4
− BODYFRONT BUMPER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT BUMPER
COMPONENTS

BO481−01
N11455
N11456
− BODYFRONT BUMPER
BO−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING
2. REMOVE FENDER LINER
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
Remove the 4 bolts, 3 clips, 2 screws and the bumper cover.
4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNDER COVER
5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT
6. REMOVE UPPER REINFORCEMENT
Torque: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
7. REMOVE BUMPER STAY
Torque: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)

BO482−01
BO−6
− BODYFRONT BUMPER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedure (See page BO−5).

BO3D3−02
N17305
− BODYREAR BUMPER
BO−7
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR BUMPER
COMPONENTS