1996 TOYOTA RAV4 service

The radio wave bands used in radio broadcasting are as follows:
Frequency
Designation
Radio wave
Modulation method
LF: Low frequency MF: Medium Frequency HF: High Frequency VHF: Very High FrequencyAmplitude modulationFrequency modulation 30 kHz
300 kHz3 MHz 30 MHz 300 MHz
LF
MFHFVHF
AM FM
BE0JX−01
BE2818
AM FM(Monaural) FM (Stereo)
BE2819
Fadinglonosphere
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− BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUDIO SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
1. RADIO WAVE BAND
2. SERVICE AREA
There are great differences in the size of the service area for
AM, FM monaural, and FM stereo broadcasts cannot be re-
ceived even though AM comes in very clearly.
Not only does FM stereo have the smallest service area, but it
also picks up static and other types of interference (”noise”)
easily.
3. RECEPTION PROBLEMS
Besides the problem of static, there are also the problems
called ”fading”, ”multipath” and ”fade out”. These problems are
caused not by electrical noise but by the nature of the radio
waves themselves.
(1) Fading:
Besides electrical interference, AM broadcasts are
also susceptible to other types of interference, es-
pecially at night. This is because AM radio waves
bounce off the ionosphere at night. These radio
waves then interfere with the signals from the same
transmitter that reach the vehicle’s antenna directly.
This type of interference is called ”fading”.

BO483−01
BO0020
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BO−10
− BODYFRONT DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before using to pry parts.
1. w/o Power Window:
REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a shop rag and remove the regulator
handle and plate.
2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the bezel.
3. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER
4. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE
5. w/ Power window:
REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH
6. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry
out the door trim.
(c) Pull the trim upwards to remove it.
7. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
(a) Disconnect the link and door lock cable.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and inside handle.
8. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, bring out the links through the service
hole cover.
9. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
10. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
11. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING
12. REMOVE DOOR SPEAKER

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− BODYFRONT DOOR
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
13. REMOVE DOOR GLASS
(a) Open the door glass until the bolts appear in the service
hole.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the door glass.
(c) Pull up the door glass upwards to remove it.
14. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR
(a) Remove the door lock cable from the window regulator.
(b) Remove the 6 nuts.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Remove the regulator through the service hole.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the window regu-
lator rollers.
15. REMOVE DOOR LOCK
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Disconnect the link from the door lock.
(c) Remove the 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply adhesive to the 3 screws.
Part No. 08833−00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-
lent
(d) w/ Power door lock:
Disconnect the connector.
(e) Remove the door lock through the service hole.

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BO0020
H03781
H03807: 7 Clips
H03783
BO2455
Panel
Cover Cotton Tape
BO−16
− BODYREAR DOOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before using to pry the parts.
1. w/o Power Window:
REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a shop rag and remove the regulator
handle and plate.
2. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the bezel.
3. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Remove the 2 screws from the armrest.
(b) Insert a screwdriver between the retainer and door trim
board to pry the door trim loose.
(c) Remove the door trim.
4. REMOVE ARMREST
Remove the 2 screws and armrest from the door trim.
5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the switch.
6. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the control link and remove door inside han-
dle.
7. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the 2 grommets and service hole cover.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, bring out the connector though the
service hole cover.

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H03785
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− BODYREAR DOOR
BO−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
8. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING
9. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
10. REMOVE DIVISION BAR
11. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW WEATH-
ERSTRIP
12. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
13. REMOVE DOOR GLASS AND WINDOW REGULATOR
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and nut from the window regulator.
(c) w/o Power Window:
Remove the 3 bolts from the window regulator.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and glass channel from the window
regulator lift arm bracket, then remove the door glass.
(e) Remove the window regulator through the service hole.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the window regu-
lator rollers.
14. REMOVE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) w/ Power door Lock:
Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disconnect the 2 links from the outside handle.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and door lock assembly.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, refer to following procedure.
Apply adhesive to the 3 screws.

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Panel
Cover Cotton Tape
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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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− BODYFRONT WIPER AND WASHER
BO−27
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARMS
2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR
(a) Disconnect the connector, then remove the 4 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the motor from the wiper link and remove it.
4. REMOVE WIPER LINK
(a) Remove the 6 bolts.
(b) Remove the wiper link through the service hole.

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B BO−30
− BODYFRONT WIPER AND WASHER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WIPER LINK
Install the wiper link through the service hole, then torque the
6 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
2. INSTALL WIPER MOTOR
(a) Connect the wiper motor to the wiper link.
(b) Torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
4. INSTALL WIPER ARMS
(a) Install the wiper arms and operate the wipers once and
turn the wiper switch OFF.
(b) Adjust the installation positions of the wiper arms to the
positions, as shown.
AApprox. 25 mm (0.98 in.)
BApprox. 25 mm (0.98 in.)
(c) Tighten the nut.
Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)