2004 Toyota RAV4 Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specification

BODY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
FRONT BUMPER      
Reinforcement x Body 19 185 14
HOOD      
Hood hinge x Hood 13 130 10
Hood lock x Body 8.0 80 70 in.lbf
FRONT DOOR      
Door hinge x Door panel 26 265 19
Door hinge x Body 26 265 19
Door glass x Window regulator 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Window regulator x Door panel 8.5 85 75 in.lbf
Door lock x Door panel 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Door outside handle frame x Door outside handle 2.5 25 22 in.lbf
REAR DOOR      
Door hinge x Door panel 26 265 19
Door hinge x Body 26 265 19
Door glass x Window regulator 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Window regulator x Door panel 8.5 85 75 in.lbf
Door lock x Door panel 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Door outside handle frame x Door outside handle 2.5 25 22 in.lbf
BACK DOOR      
Door hinge x Door panel 36 360 26
Door hinge x Body 26 265 19
back spare tire bracket x Door panel 28 285 21
Door lock x Door panel 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Rear spiler x Door panel : Nut 5.0 50 43 in.lbf
Rear spiler x Door panel : Bolt 7.5 75 66 in.lbf
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER      
Wiper arm x Wiper motor link 25 255 18
Wiper motor x Wiper motor link 7.0 70 62 in.lbf
REAR WIPER AND WASHER      
Wiper motor x Wiper motor link 5.5 55 49 in.lbf
Wiper arm x Wiper motor 5.5 55 49 in.lbf
SLIDING ROOF      
Drive gear x Body 5.5 55 49 in.lbf
Bracket x Body 5.5 55 49 in.lbf
Sliding roof glass x Sliding roof housing 4.0 40 35 in.lbf
INSTRUMENT PANEL      
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel 20 200 15
Steering wheel set nut 50 500 35
FRONT SEAT      
Reclining adjuster x Seatback frame 44 440 32
Seat position airbag sensor x Seat adjuster assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Seat position airbag sensor x Seat adjuster assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
REAR SEAT      
Reclining adjuster x seatback frame 44 440 32
Reclining adjuster x seat cushion frame 44 440 32
Seat cushion frame x track 44 440 32
SEAT BELT      
Front seat belt:      
Adjustable anchor x Body 43 440 32
Front seat outer belt shoulder anchor bolt x Body 43 440 32
Front seat outer belt floor anchor bolt x Body 43 440 32
Front seat inner belt x Front seat 42 430 31
w/ Pretensioner:      
Retractor x Body : Upper bolt 8.5 85 75 in.lbf
Retractor x Body : Lower bolt 43 440 32
Rear seat belt:      
Rear seat outer belt shoulder anchor bolt x Body 43 440 32
Rear seat outer belt floor anchor bolt x Body 43 440 32
Rear seat outer belt retractor x Body 43 440 32
Rear seat inner belt x Rear seat 43 440 32
Rear seat center belt x Rear seat 43 440 32
Outside center belt x Body 43 440 32
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