RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Distributor: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY
2. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
3. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORD FROM IGNITION COIL
4. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.
5. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Remove the hold-down bolt, and pull out the distributor.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the distributor housing.
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and position the slit of the intake camshaft as shown in the
illustration.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Install a new O-ring to the housing.
(b) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.