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AX04X−03
Q08861
Key Interlock SolenoidStop Light Switch
Shift Lock Override Button Cover
Shift Lock Solenoid
Shift Lock Control Switch
Shift Lock Control ECU HINT:
The shift indicator housing ordered as
supply parts does not include the cover
of the shift−lock override button.
So, if you replace the shift indicator
housing, install cover from the old
housing into the new housing.
Install the cover with its cutout facing
toward the rear of the vehicle.
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
AX−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
LOCATION
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AX0ZJ−02
Z19320
STPSLS
+
P2
IG
ACC
KLS
+EP1
P
SLS−
Wire Harness Side ABC
AT5027
AT5029
Battery AX−16
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
ConnectorTerminalMeasuring conditionVoltage (V)
A
1 − 3 (ACC − E)IG SW ACC10 − 14
5 − 3 (IG − E)IG SW ON10 − 14
4 − 3 (STP − E)Depress brake pedal10 − 14
2 − 3
(KLS+ − E)
3. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position0
4. Shift lever at R, N, D, 2, L position7.5 − 11
5. (after approx 1 second)5.5 − 10
B2 − 1
(SLS+ − SLS−)
1. IG SW ON and shift lever at P position0
2. Depress brake pedal8.5 − 14
3. Except P position0
C
3 − 2
(P1 − P)1. IG SW ON, shift lever at P position and depress brake
pedal0
2. Shift except P position under condition above10 − 14
1 − 2
(P2 − P)1. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position10 − 14
2. Shift except P position under condition above0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.
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Q09052
21
Q09053
21
Z193392 (P)1 (P2)
3 (P1)
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
AX−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 12.5 − 16.5 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between each terminal.
Shift positionTester connectionSpecified value
P position (Release button
is not pushed)2 − 3
(P − P1)Continuity
P position (Release button
is pushed)
2 − 3
(P − P1)
2 − 1
(P − P2)
Continuity
R, N, D, 2, L position2 − 1
(P − P2)Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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AT0952
SST
AX04W−01
AT0953
SST
AT3306
Hold
Lock
Free
Turn
AT2821
AX−22
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
AND DRIVE PLATE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ONE−WAY CLUTCH
(a) Install SST into the inner race of the one−way clutch.
SST 09350−32014 (09351−32010)
(b) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter clutch
hub and outer race of the one−way clutch.
SST 09350−32014 (09351−32020)
(c) With the torque converter clutch standing on its side, the
clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotates
freely and smoothly clockwise.
If necessary, clean the converter clutch and retest the clutch.
Replace the converter clutch if the clutch still fails the test.
2. MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT
RING GEAR
(a) Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.
(b) Check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, or ring gear is dam-
aged replace the drive plate.
Torque: 83 N·m (850 kgf·cm, 61 ft·lbf)
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BE0J3−04
BE−10− BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
LOCATION
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N11771
1
82 3
4
65 7
BE0J4−04
Z10028
1
2
OFF
ON
N01923
N01924
N01925
− BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCHBE−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
LOCK−No continuity
ACC2 − 3Continuity
ON2 − 3 − 4, 6 − 7Continuity
START1−2−4, 6−7−8Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
SW OFF
(Key removed) −No continuity
SW ON (Key set)1 − 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. Key Unlock Warning System:
INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
A1.
(b) Connect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A5, A6 and A10.
(c) Check the buzzer sounds.
(d) Disconnect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A6.
(e) Check that the buzzer stops sounding.
(f) Connect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A6.
(g) Disconnect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A5.
(h) Check that the buzzer stops sounding.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
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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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N18226
Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Direction)
Beam is
UpwardBeam is
Downward
FrontOK
Bubble OKOK
Z17544
Beam Angle Gauge
(Horizontal Direction)
FrontAcceptable Range”O” Reading
Adjusting
Screw B Holder Assembly
N18085
”O” Reading Holer Assembly
Adjusting Screw B
N18086
”O” Reading
PawlTemporary Pawl
− BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM
(a) Replace the headlight.
(b) Do the following before inspection.
Make sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
Park the vehicle on a level spot.
The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
Bounce the vehicle several times.
(c) Adjust the headlight aim in vertical direction.
(1) Using adjusting screw A, adjustment the headlight
aim to within the specifications.
(2) Make sure that the gauge bubble is within the ac-
ceptable range.
HINT:
If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range, check that
the vehicle is parked on a level spot.
Readjust the headlight aim after parking the vehicle on a level
spot.
(d) Adjust the headlight aim in horizontal direction.
Using adjusting screw B, adjust the headlight aim to within
the specifications.
3. HOW TO RESET LH AND RH AIMING INDICATORS
(Unlocking method)
HINT:
These operations should be done only when the head adjust-
ment of the headlight aim is necessary, for example in case the
headlight aim ”0” mark deviates from the acceptable range
when the headlight is reassembled after repair.
(a) Turn the adjusting screw B to the right, and remove the
holder assembly from the cylindrical part of the housing.
(b) Unlock the holder assembly.