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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.
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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.
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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.
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BO10O−12
N11424
BO5232
BO1689
BO−40
− BODYWINDSHIELD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
2. REMOVE PERSONAL LIGHT
3. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
5. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING
Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the body with the knife.
8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Push piano wire through between the body and glass
from the interior.
(b) Tie both wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.
HINT:
Apply adhesive tape to the outer surface to keep the surface
from being scratched.
NOTICE:
When separating the glass, take care not to damage the
paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent
scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield,
place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety
pad.
(c) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
(d) Remove the glass.
NOTICE:
Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible
when cutting off the glass.
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BO48D−01
H02975: 4 Clips
H02976
: 9 Clips BO−46
− BODYQUARTER WINDOW GLASS (3−Door)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
HINT:
Tape the 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 OUTER BELT SHOULDER AN-
CHOR BOLT
5. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM
(a) Remove the rear seat outer belt floor anchor bolt.
Torque: 43 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 screws.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the quarter trim.
6. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
(a) Remove the rear seat belt shoulder anchor bolt.
(b) Remove the 3 clips and roof side inner garnish.
7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
8. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
Remove the 2 nuts and quarter window glass.
9. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW LOCK
Remove the bolt, 2 screws and quarter window glass.
10. REMOVE HINGE
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BO10X−08
H04707
BO5232
H03789
BO−52
− BODYBACK DOOR GLASS
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STOP LIGHT COVER
2. REMOVE UPPER GARNISHES
3. REMOVE UPPER SIDE GARNISHES
4. REMOVE STOP LIGHT
5. REMOVE WIPER ARM
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR MOULDING
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the body with the knife.
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Push piano wire through from the interior.
(b) Tie both wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.
HINT:
Apply adhesive tape to the outer surface to keep the surface
from being scratched.
NOTICE:
When scraping the glass, take care not to damage the paint
and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching
the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plas-
tic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
(c) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
(d) Remove the glass.
NOTICE:
Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible
when cutting off the glass.
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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
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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