RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1996): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997), RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003), RAV4 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2004), RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009), RAV4 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006), RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997), RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2001), RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2007), RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009), RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
   • Alignment › System Information11 pages

     • Technical Service Bulletins › Alignment - Specifications In Degrees23
     • Specifications › Front2
     • Service and Repair › Front23456
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks30 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications23
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications2
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions › Fuel System Precautions23456
     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
     • Ignition Timing2 pages

       • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
       • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Locations
     • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Distributor, Ignition › Component Information › Specifications23456
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
   • Timing Belt › Component Information20 pages

     • Specifications234
     • Service and Repair › Timing Belt Removal2345678910111213141516
   • Drive Belt › Component Information7 pages

     • Specifications › A/C Belt23
     • Testing and Inspection › A/C234
   • Filters11 pages

     • Evaporative Canister Filter › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
     • Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions › Fuel System Precautions23456
     • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Tools and Equipment2
   • Hoses › System Information › Service Precautions
   • Fluids27 pages

     • Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
     • Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Fluid Interchangeability2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information6 pages

       • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications23
       • Testing and Inspection › Fluid Level Check23
     • Refrigerant › Component Information3 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Alternative Refrigerants and Retrofits
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Brake Bleeding › System Information3 pages

     • Specifications
     • Service and Repair › Bleeding the Brake System2
   • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
   • Fuses and Circuit Breakers32 pages

     • Fuse › Component Information › Locations2345678
     • Fuse Block › Component Information › Locations2345678
     • Fusible Link › Component Information › Locations2345678
     • Relay Box › Component Information › Locations2345678
   • Service Reminder Indicators › Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Locations2
   • Wheels and Tires5 pages

     • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels - Balance Adapter Kit Update2
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drive Axles - Front Hub Nut Replacement
     • Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Towing Information › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Vehicle - Towing Guide.23
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Hybrid Drive SystemsHybrid Drive Systems: Sections
6. 06Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
7. 07Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
8. 08Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
9. 09Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
10. 10Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
11. 11Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
12. 12Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13. 13Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
14. 14Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15. 15Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
16. 16Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
17. 17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18. 18Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
19. 19Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
20. 20Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections