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EM1B8−02
S01285
S01557
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
EM−33
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. A/T only:
DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
4. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM
THROTTLE BODY
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND CASE
6. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH−7)
7. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
8. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, remove the 3 nuts
holding the front exhaust pipe to the front TWC.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts holding the front exhaust pipe to the
TWC w/ pipe.
(c) Remove the front exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
9. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT INSULA-
TOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connec-
tor.
(b) Disconnect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) connec-
tor.
(c) Remove the 6 bolts and manifold upper heat insulator.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts holding the RH exhaust manifold stay
to the cylinder block.
(e) Remove the 6 nuts, the exhaust manifold and heat insula-
tor assembly.
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S01653
1 2
S01646
S01647
S01645
S01432
EM−36
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Disconnect the engine wire protector from the 2 mounting
bolts of the No. 2 timing belt cover in the sequence shown.
(d) Remove the 4 nuts, grommets, head cover and gasket.
HINT:
Arrange the grommets in the correct order, so that they can be
reinstalled into their original positions. This minimizes any pos-
sibility of oil leakage due to reuse of the grommets in different
positions.
27. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the engine wire pro-
tector from the LH side of the intake manifold.
(b) Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
(c) w/ A/C:
Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
(d) Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
(e) Disconnect the 3 clamps from the No. 2 timing bet cover
and generator drive belt adjusting bar.
(f) Disconnect the engine wire protector from the 2 brackets
on the front side of the intake manifold.
(g) Remove the RH scuff plate, RH cowl side trim and RH
floor carpet center cover.
(h) Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
(i) Disconnect the 2 connectors from the connectors on the
bracket.
(j) Disconnect the Connector from the J/B No. 4.
(k) Disconnect the wire clamp from the bracket.
(l) Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
(m) Take out the engine wire between the cylinder head and
intake manifold.
28. DISCONNECT TIMING BELT FROM CAMSHAFT TIM-
ING PULLEY (See page EM−15)
29. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page
EM−15)
30. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY AND TENSION
SPRING
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S01647
S01432
P03283
: Seal Packing
S01658Marking 15°
15°
Z17351
12 EM−60
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Install the engine wire protector to the LH side of the in-
take manifold with the 2 bolts.
(d) Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel.
(e) Install the wire clamp to the bracket.
(f) Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
(g) Connect the 2 connectors to the connectors on the brack-
et.
(h) Connect the connector to the J/B No. 4.
(i) Install the RH floor carpet center cover.
(j) Install the RH cowl side trim.
(k) Install the RH scuff plate.
16. INST ALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER
(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
(b) Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in the
illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826−00080 or equivalent
(c) Install the gasket to the head cover.
(d) Install the head cover with the 4 grommets and nuts. Uni-
formly tighten the nuts in several passes.
Torque: 23 N·m (230 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Install the grommets so that their markings are as shown in the
illustration.
(e) Install the engine wire protector to the 2 mounting bolts of
the No. 2 timing belt cover in the sequence shown.
(f) Connect the 3 clamps to the No. 2 timing belt cover and
generator drive belt adjusting bar.
(g) Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
(h) w/ A/C:
Connect the A/C compressor connector.
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P03469
Retainer
Cushion
New Gasket
S01823
Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
S01557
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
EM−63
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
29. CONNECT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
30. ASSEMBLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND FRONT TWC
(a) Place the cushion, retainer and a new gasket on the
TWC.
(b) Install the TWC to the exhaust manifold with the 3 bolts
and 2 nuts.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
(c) Install the lower manifold heat insulator with the 5 bolts.
(d) Install the 2 TWC heat insulators with the 8 bolts.
31. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR (BANK 1 SENSOR 1) TO
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Install a new gasket and the oxygen sensor with 2 new nuts.
Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
32. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR (BANK 1 SENSOR 2) TO
FRONT TWC
Torque: 44 N·m (450 kgf·cm, 33 ft·lbf)
33. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND FRONT TWC AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install a new gasket, the exhaust manifold and TWC as-
sembly with the 6 nuts. Uniformly tighten the nuts in sev-
eral passes.
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
(b) Install the RH exhaust manifold stay with the 2 bolts and
2 new nuts.
Torque: 42 N·m (452 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf)
(c) Install the upper manifold heat insulator with the 6 bolts.
(d) Connect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector.
(e) Connect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) connector.
34. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (See page EM−74)
35. INSTALL GENERATOR (See page CH−19)
36. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE AND CAP
37. CONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE TO THROTTLE
BODY AND CABLE BRACKET
38. A/T only:
CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO THROTTLE BODY
AND CABLE BRACKET
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EM0EV−02
A04063
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
Non−reusable part
29 (300, 22)
Hold Down ClampHold Down Clamp
BatteryEngine Hood
Battery Tray
Lower Radiator
HosePS Pump
w/ BracketCharcoal Canister
Battery Tray
IAT Sensor ConnectorAir Cleaner Cap
Gasket
Gasket
Fuel Inlet Hose
Fuel Filter
Water Inlet
Upper Radiator
Hose
Heater Hose
PS Pump Drive Belt
Generator Drive
Belt
Accelerator Cable
Generator
Generator Drive Belt
Adjusting Bar
Air Filter
EVAP VSV Connector
Air Cleaner Case
Radiator
Reservoir
Relay Block No. 2
Upper Cover
Relay Block No. 2
Wire Harness
A/C Compressor
Type B Type A
Type B Type A
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM−65
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ENGINE UNIT
COMPONENTS
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EM1BA−02
S01374
Cover
Connector EM−68
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
5. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
6. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND CASE
8. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM
THROTTLE BODY, CABLE BRACKET AND CLAMPS
9. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM RELAY BLOCK
NO. 2
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the relay block No.
2 from the body.
(b) Remove the upper cover.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the engine wire.
10. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER
11. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH−7)
12. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER AND LOWER HOSES
13. REMOVE WATER INLET
Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
14. DISCONNECT HEATER HOSES
15. DISCONNECT FUEL INLET HOSE
CAUTION:
Catch leaking fuel in a container.
16. M/T only:
REMOVE STARTER (See page ST−4)
17. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable on the trans-
axle.
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S01374
Cover
Connector
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM−79
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
25. INSTALL GENERATOR (See page CH−19)
26. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER
27. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO RELAY BOX NO. 2
(a) Connect the engine wire to the relay block No.2 with the
2 nuts.
(b) Connect the connector.
(c) Install the upper cover.
(d) Connect the relay block No. 2 to the body with the 2 bolts.
28. INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE TO THROTTLE
BODY, CABLE BRACKET AND CLAMPS
29. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE AND CAP
30. INSTALL BATTERY
31. FILL WITH TRANSAXLE OIL
32. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
33. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
34. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
35. PERFORM ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
36. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
37. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
38. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD
39. ROAD TEST VEHICLE
Check for abnormal noises, shock slippage, correct shift points
and smooth operation.
40. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS
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P15297
M/T
EM1BB−02
P15299
A/T
P13432
P15304
RH Engine
Mounting
Bracket
PS Pump
Bracket
S01580
1
3
2
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK
EM−81
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. M/T:
REMOVE FLYWHEEL
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.
2. A/T:
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts, front plate, drive plate and rear spacer.
3. REMOVE REAR END PLATE
Remove the bolt and end plate.
4. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND FOR DIS-
ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and mounting bracket.
6. REMOVE PS PUMP BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and PS pump bracket.
7. REMOVE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS (See page
EM−15)
8. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD (See page EM−33)
9. REMOVE OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP (See page LU−7)
10. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE BELT ADJUSTING
BAR, WATER PUMP AND WATER PUMP COVER AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and adjusting bar.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts in the sequence shown, remove the
water pump, water pump cover assembly and O−ring.
11. REMOVE OIL COOLER (See page LU−18)