1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

N11736
BO3D5−01
N11465
BO−56
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVABLE ROOF
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
INSPECT REMOVABLE ROOF ALIGNMENT
(a) With the removable roof closed, check for water leakage.
(b) Check for a difference in level between the removable
roof and the roof panel.
Level: 0.75 − 2.75 mm (0.02 − 0.11 in.)

BO3D6−01
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
BO−57
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
COMPONENTS

N17929
BO−58
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

BO3D7−01
N11414
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
BO−59
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
HINT:
Tape a screwdriver tip before using to pry parts.
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
BOLT
5. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM LH AND RH
(a) Quarter trim LH and RH.
(b) Rear seat belt shoulder anchor bolt.
6. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
(a) Roof side inner garnish.
(b) Front pillar garnish.
7. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR REMOVABLE ROOF
(a) Disconnect the lock handle from the lock base.
(b) Pull the removable roof rearward to remove it.
8. REMOVE LOCK HANDLE
Remove the 2 screws and lock handle from the removable roof.
9. REMOVE AUXILIARY CATCH

N11417
N11415
BO−60
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
10. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR PANEL
Remove the 2 deflector panel clips, while prying them with a
screwdriver.
11. REMOVE LOCK BASE
Remove the 2 screws and lock garnish.
12. REMOVE LOCK GARNISH
Remove the 2 nuts, lock base and spacer.
13. REMOVE OPENING TRIM
14. REMOVE INNER WEATHERSTRIP
15. REMOVE HINGE CASE
Remove the 2 nuts and hinge case.
16. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT
17. REMOVE PERSONAL LIGHT
18. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
19. REMOVE SUN VISORS
20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING

BO3D8−01
N11414
N11446
Spacer
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
BO−61
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. DISCONNECT LOCK HANDLE FROM LOCK BASE
2. REMOVE LOCK GARNISH
Remove the 2 screws and lock garnish.
3. CONNECT LOCK HANDLE TO LOCK BASE
4. ADJUST REMOVABLE ROOF
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and lock base.
(b) Adjust it by increasing or decreasing the number of
spacers.
(c) Install the lock base with 2 nuts.
5. INSTALL LOCK GARNISH
Install the lock garnish with 2 screws.

BO3D9−01
BO−62
− BODYREMOVABLE ROOF
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page BO−59).

BR02F−04
− BRAKEBRAKE SYSTEM
BR−1
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it could affect the performance of the brake
system and result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts having the same part number
or equivalent.
It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when repairing the brake system.
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the
IN section.