1996 TOYOTA RAV4 radiator cap

HINT: For symbols, capital letters indicate right side of vehicle,
small letters indicate left side of vehicle (Seen from rear).
K-k
1386
(54.57)552
(21.73)C-K
or
c-k
1494
(58.82)C-k
or
c-K
(Three-Dimensional Distance)
mm (in.)
Hole dia.
6 (0.24) nut
10 (0.39)
10 (0.39)
6 (0.24) nut
10 (0.39) Name
Cooler condenser installation nut
Radiator support extension standard hole
Radiator support standard hole
Front bumper support installation nut
Front apron to cowl side member standard hole Symbol
G, g
H, h
I, i
J
K, k Hole dia.
6 (0.24) nut
11 (0.43)
6 (0.24) nut
13 (0.51)
18 (0.71) Name
Front fender installation nut
Front spring support hole - inner
Front fender installation nut
Cowl top panel center mark
Front side member standard hole
Front side member standard hole Symbol
A, a
B, b
C, c
D, d
E, e
F, f
BODY DIMENSION DRAWINGS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
BODY DIMENSIONSDIœ3

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

CO0BO−02
Z00570
Radiator Cap Tester
Radiator Cap30° or More
S01265
Radiator Cap Tester CO−14
− COOLINGRADIATOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE 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.
2. INSPECT RADIATOR CAP
NOTICE:
If the radiator cap has contaminations, always rinse
it with water.
When performing steps (a) and (b) below, keep the ra-
diator cap tester at an angle of over 30°above the hor-
izontal.
(a) Using a radiator cap tester, slowly pump the tester and
check that air is coming from the vacuum valve.
Pump speed:
1 push/(3 seconds or more)
NOTICE:
Push the pump at a constant speed.
If air is not coming from the vacuum valve, replace the radiator
cap.
(b) Pump the tester and measure the relief valve opening
pressure.
Pump speed:
1 push within 1 second
NOTICE:
This pump speed is for the first pump only (in order to close
the vacuum valve). After this, the pump speed can be re-
duced.
Standard opening pressure:
74 − 103 kPa (0.75 − 1.05 kgf/cm
2, 10.7 − 14.9 psi)
Minimum opening pressure:
59 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm
2, 8.5 psi)
HINT:
Use the tester’s maximum reading as the opening pressure.
If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the radia-
tor cap.
3. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
(a) Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tes-
ter.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Pump it to 118kPa (1.2 kgf/cm
2, 17.1 psi), and check that
the pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator or water pump
for leaks. If no external leaks are found, check the heater core,
cylinder block and cylinder head.
4. REINSTALL RADIATOR CAP

CO0BP−02
S01819
Lower Radiator
Hose
No.2 Cooling
Fan Connector
(w/ A/C)
Radiator
Assembly Upper Radiator
Support
ECT Switch
ConnectorRadiator
Upper Radiator
SupportNo.1 Cooling FanNo.2 Cooling Fan
(w/ A/C)
Radiator Cap
Upper Radiator Hose
Engine Wire
Radiator Reservoir Hose
A/T Oil Cooler Hose
 O−Ring
No.1 Cooling
Fan Connector Lower Radiator
Support Cooler Condenser
RH Engine
Under Cover
LH Engine
Under CoverLH Engine
Under Cover
 Non−reusable partM/TA/TDrain Plug
− COOLINGRADIATOR
CO−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
COMPONENTS

CO0BT−02
S01818
Radiator
No.1 Cooling Fan Lower Radiator Hose
No.2 Cooling
Fan Connector
(w/ A/C)
Upper Radiator
Support
Radiator Cap
Upper Radiator Hose
Engine Wire
Radiator Reservoir Hose
A/T Oil Cooler Hose
Drain Plug
 O−Ring
LH Engine
Under Cover ECT Switch
Connector
Radiator
Assembly
Cooler Condenser
Lower Radiator
Support
No.1 Cooling
Fan Connector
RH Engine
Under Cover
 Non−reusable PartA/T
M/TUpper Radiator
Support
LH Engine
Under Cover NO.1 COOLING FAN
− COOLINGELECTRIC COOLING FAN
CO−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
COMPONENTS

EM0EV−02
A04063
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
29 (300, 22)
Hold Down ClampHold Down Clamp
BatteryEngine Hood
Battery Tray
Lower Radiator
HosePS Pump
w/ BracketCharcoal Canister
Battery Tray
IAT Sensor ConnectorAir Cleaner Cap
 Gasket
 Gasket
Fuel Inlet Hose
Fuel Filter
Water Inlet
Upper Radiator
Hose
Heater Hose
PS Pump Drive Belt
Generator Drive
Belt
Accelerator Cable
Generator
Generator Drive Belt
Adjusting Bar
Air Filter
EVAP VSV Connector
Air Cleaner Case
Radiator
Reservoir
Relay Block No. 2
Upper Cover
Relay Block No. 2
Wire Harness
A/C Compressor
Type B Type A
Type B Type A
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM−65
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ENGINE UNIT
COMPONENTS

EM1BA−02
S01374
Cover
Connector EM−68
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
5. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
6. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND CASE
8. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM
THROTTLE BODY, CABLE BRACKET AND CLAMPS
9. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM RELAY BLOCK
NO. 2
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the relay block No.
2 from the body.
(b) Remove the upper cover.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the engine wire.
10. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER
11. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH−7)
12. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER AND LOWER HOSES
13. REMOVE WATER INLET
Remove the 2 nuts and water inlet.
14. DISCONNECT HEATER HOSES
15. DISCONNECT FUEL INLET HOSE
CAUTION:
Catch leaking fuel in a container.
16. M/T only:
REMOVE STARTER (See page ST−4)
17. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable on the trans-
axle.