1996 TOYOTA RAV4 door lock

N11460
N17925
N11568
N17926
− BODYFRONT DOOR
BO−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
13. REMOVE DOOR GLASS
(a) Open the door glass until the bolts appear in the service
hole.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the door glass.
(c) Pull up the door glass upwards to remove it.
14. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR
(a) Remove the door lock cable from the window regulator.
(b) Remove the 6 nuts.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Remove the regulator through the service hole.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the window regu-
lator rollers.
15. REMOVE DOOR LOCK
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Disconnect the link from the door lock.
(c) Remove the 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply adhesive to the 3 screws.
Part No. 08833−00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-
lent
(d) w/ Power door lock:
Disconnect the connector.
(e) Remove the door lock through the service hole.

N17927
BO−12
− BODYFRONT DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the sliding sur-
face of the door lock.
16. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE
17. REMOVE DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
Remove the snap ring and door lock cylinder from the outside
handle.

BO0ZV−01
N11553
N11554
BO2556
− BODYFRONT DOOR
BO−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VER-
TICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge
bolts.
SST 09812−00010
Torque: 23 N·m (230 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL
DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.
HINT:
Substitute the standard bolt for the centering bolt (See page
BO−8).
Torque: 25 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a) Check that the door fits and door lock linkages are ad-
justed correctly.
(b) Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.

H03784: 5 Clips
H03785
N14554
− BODYREAR DOOR
BO−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
8. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING
9. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
10. REMOVE DIVISION BAR
11. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW WEATH-
ERSTRIP
12. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
13. REMOVE DOOR GLASS AND WINDOW REGULATOR
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and nut from the window regulator.
(c) w/o Power Window:
Remove the 3 bolts from the window regulator.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and glass channel from the window
regulator lift arm bracket, then remove the door glass.
(e) Remove the window regulator through the service hole.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the window regu-
lator rollers.
14. REMOVE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) w/ Power door Lock:
Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disconnect the 2 links from the outside handle.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and door lock assembly.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, refer to following procedure.
Apply adhesive to the 3 screws.

N14555
BO−18
− BODYREAR DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
Part No. 08833−00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-
lent.
Apply MP grease to the sliding and rotating parts of the
door lock assembly.
15. REMOVE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE
Remove the 2 bolts and door outside handle.

BO0ZZ−01
H03786
H03787
BO2556
− BODYREAR DOOR
BO−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VER-
TICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge
bolts.
Torque: 25 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL
DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.
HINT:
Substitute the standard bolt for the centering bolt (See page
BO−8).
Torque: 12N·m (122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a) Check that the door fits and door lock linkages are ad-
justed correctly.
(b) Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.

BO487−01
N11413
BO2455
Panel
Cover Cotton Tape
N11427
N11556
N11463
BO−22
− BODYBACK DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before using to pry parts.
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER COVER
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD
3. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, bring out the links through the service
hole cover.
4. REMOVE BACK SPARE TIRE BRACKET
5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM
6. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR
7. REMOVE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 plug hole covers and 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Apply adhesive to the 3 screws.
Part No. 08833−00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-
lent.
Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the door lock
control.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 links.
8. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE
(a) Remove the 4 plug hole covers.
(b) Remove the 4 screws, door lock and back door outside
handle.

BO103−02
N11422
N11428
BO−24
− BODYBACK DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD / REARWARD AND
VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by slightly loosening the hinge nuts on the body
side.
Torque: 27 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a) Loosen the striker mounting screws.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.