1996 TOYOTA RAV4 coolant reservoir

AX0T8−01
Z18886
RH Drive Shaft
LH Drive Shaft  Snap Ring
64 (650, 47)
 Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
216 (2,200, 159)
 Gasket
49 (500, 36)
7.0 (75, 65 in.·lbf)
62 (630, 46)
48 (490, 35)
Front Exhaust PipeEngine Mounting
Center MemberPS Gear Assembly
Front Suspension Crossmember
Assembly with Stabilizer Bar
RH Engine Under Cover
LH Engine Under Cover
137 (1,400, 101)
206 (2,100, 152)
127 (1,300, 94)
72 (730, 53)

73 (740, 54)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
113 (1,150 83)
 Cotter Pin
 Gasket
35 (360, 26)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
19 (194, 14)
25 (250, 18)
46 (470, 34)
27 (280, 20)
25 (250, 18)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
64 (650, 47)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
37 (380, 27)
13 (135, 10)
39 (400, 29)64 (650, 47)
 GasketStarterEngine Wire
Clamp Plug for Line
Pressure Test
Shift Control
Cable ClipRear End Plate Stiffener Platex 6 Torque Converter
ClutchEngine Coolant Reservoir TankABS RelayAir Intake Connector
Air Cleaner
Case Assembly AX−14
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS

D02186
AX127−01
Q08747
Q08761
D02187
Q08763
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and ABS relay.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly.
4. REMOVE GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt from the transaxle.
Torque: 19 N·m (194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE SET NUT OF ENGINE WIRE CLAMP
6. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and nut from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine wire.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the starter.
7. REMOVE 3 UPPER SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE

CO0BD−01
− COOLINGCOOLANT
CO−1
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
COOLANT
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RADIATOR RESERVOIR
The engine coolant level should be between the ”LOW” and ”FULL” lines, when engine is cold.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to the ”FULL” line.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator
are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scale around the radiator cap or radiator filler
hole, and the coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.
(c) Reinstall the radiator cap.

CO0BE−01
S01292Drain Plug CO−2
− COOLINGCOOLANT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the ra-
diator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the left side of the ra-
diator lower tank) and engine drain plug (on the left rear
of the cylinder block), and drain the coolant.
(c) Close the drain plugs.
Torque: Engine drain plug
25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Slowly fill the system with coolant.
Use a good brand of ethylene−glycol base coolant
and mix it according to the manufacture’s direc-
tions.
Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethyl-
ene−glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recom-
mended.
NOTICE:
Do not use an alcohol type coolant.
The coolant should be mixed with demineralized wa-
ter or distilled water.
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T: 8.0 liters (8.5 US qts, 7.0 lmp. qts)
A/T: 7.7 liters (8.1 US qts, 6.8 lmp. qts)
(b) Install radiator cap.
(c) Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
(d) Refill the radiator reservoir with coolant until it reaches the
”FULL” line.
3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS

CO0BQ−03
S01355
S01278
w/ A/C
S01293
CO−16
− COOLINGRADIATOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. w/ A/C:
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER (See page AC−47)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the No.1 cooling fan connector.
(b) w/ A/C:
Disconnect the No.2 cooling fan connector.
(c) Disconnect the ECT switch connector for electric cooling
fan.
(d) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from No.1 cooling fan
shroud.
(e) Disconnect the upper radiator hose from radiator.
(f) Disconnect the lower radiator hose from radiator.
(g) Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose from radiator.
(h) Disconnect the 2 A/T oil cooler hoses from oil cooler
pipes.
(i) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(j) Remove the radiator assembly.
HINT:
At the time of installation, plaese refer to the following items. Af-
ter installation, check that the rubber cushion (A) of the support
is not depressed.
(k) Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
5. w/ A/C:
REMOVE NO.2 COOLING FAN FROM RADIATOR
Remove the 3 bolts and cooling fan.
Torque: 5.0 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
6. REMOVE NO.1 COOLING FAN FROM RADIATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and cooling fan.
Torque: 5.0 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)

MX05N−02
Q10400
Air Intake Connector
Engine Coolant
Reservoir Tank Clutch Release Cylinder
and Line
Vehicle Speed
Sensor Connector
Back−Up Light Switch
Connector
Control Cable
Clip
Ground Cable
Transaxle Case Protector
Tie Rod End RH Drive Shaft
Stiffener PlateNo.2 Rear
End Plate
 Snap Ring
 Cotter Pin LH Drive
Shaft
PS Gear Assembly
Engine Mounting
Center Member
RH Engine
Under Cover
LH Engine Under CoverFront Suspension Crossmember
Assembly with Stabilizer BarClipAir Cleaner Case
Assembly
with Air Hose
Snap Ring
Engine
Wire
Clamp
 Cotter Pin
Lock Cap Starter
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
 
4.9 (50, 43 in.·lbf)
12 (120, 9)
29 (300, 22)
35 (360, 26)32 (330, 24)46 (470, 34)
64 (650, 47)
35 (360, 26)
64 (650, 47)
12 (120, 9)
64 (650, 47)
25 (250, 18)
25 (250, 18)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
37 (380, 27)
39 (400, 29)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
29 (300, 22)
37 (380, 27)49 (500, 36)
113 (1,150, 83)
137 (1,400, 101)
206 (2,100, 152)
216 (2,200, 159)
113 (1,150, 83)
64 (650, 47)
48 (490, 35)
80 (820, 59)
115 (1,170, 85)
127 (1,300, 94)
62 (630, 46)
Front Exhaust Pipe
 GasketClip
Washer
MX−2
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
COMPONENTS

MX05O−02
Q08747
Q08748
A
B
Q08749
Q08750
A B
A
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
MX−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR
HOSE
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
3. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE CLAMP SET NUT
4. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
5. DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND
LINE
(a) Remove the 2 set bolts of the clutch line bracket.
Torque:
Bolt A: 12 N·m (120 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, release cylinder and line.
Torque: 12 N·m (120 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
6. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the set bolt of the ground cable from the transaxle.
7. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND
BACK−UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS
8. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 clips and washers.
(b) Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
9. REMOVE 4 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)

ST05I−03
S01781
PCV Hose
IAT Sensor
Connector
Air Cleaner Case AssemblyStarter
Starter WireAir Cleaner Cap Assembly
VSV Air Hose
Starter Connector
Skid Control
Relay Connectors
Engine Coolant Reservoir ElementHigh−tension Cord ST−2
− STARTINGSTARTER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
STARTER
COMPONENTS