RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Trailer Hitch: Technical Service Bulletins
Trailer Hitch - Installation Instructions Revision
ACCESSORIES
AX001-06
Title:
TOWING RECEIVER HITCH INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS REVISION
Models:
'06 RAV4
January 23, 2006
Introduction
The 2006 model year RAV4 Towing Receiver Hitch kit produced prior to 12/1/2005 (date code 01L05) includes installation instructions with incorrect
torque specifications for the driver's side bolts, section 9, steps (a) and (b).
Correct torque specifications can be found in the Installation Instructions section of this bulletin, or in the Technical Information System (TIS), 2006
model year RAV4:
Accessories: Installation Instructions: 2006 RAV4 Towing Hitch PT228-42061.
Applicable Vehicles
2006 model year RAV4 vehicles.
Parts Information
Installation Instructions
The corrected installation instructions for section 9, steps (a) and (b) are as follows:
9.
Tighten Driver's Side Bolts
(a)
Tighten the three (3) M8 bolts on the bumper brackets to 38 N-m (28 lbf-ft).
(b)
Tighten all M12 x 35 bolts to 80 N-m (60 lbf-ft) in the sequence shown. (Fig. 9-1) 1-9.
Warranty Information