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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2006RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKHOODSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Hood: Service and Repair
2006 Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL

1. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and hood insulator.
2. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

3. DISCONNECT WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE
a. Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the washer hose.

4. REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt and hook.

5. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 bolts and hood.

6. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
7. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

9. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD LOCK STRIKER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock striker.
10. REMOVE CUSHION RUBBER
a. Remove the 4 cushion rubbers.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CUSHION RUBBER
a. Install the 4 cushion rubbers.

2. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD LOCK STRIKER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hood lock striker with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
3. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

4. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
5. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
a. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)

6. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hood with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Adjust the hood position.

7. INSTALL HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hook with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

8. CONNECT WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE
a. Attach the 3 clamps to connect the washer hose.
9. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

10. INSTALL HOOD INSULATOR
a. Install the hood insulator with the 7 clips.
1. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and hood insulator.
2. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE
a. Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the washer hose.
4. REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt and hook.
5. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 bolts and hood.
6. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
7. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
9. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD LOCK STRIKER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock striker.
10. REMOVE CUSHION RUBBER
a. Remove the 4 cushion rubbers.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CUSHION RUBBER
a. Install the 4 cushion rubbers.
2. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD LOCK STRIKER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hood lock striker with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
3. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
4. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
5. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
a. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
6. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hood with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Adjust the hood position.
7. INSTALL HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hook with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
8. CONNECT WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE
a. Attach the 3 clamps to connect the washer hose.
9. INSTALL WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL HOOD INSULATOR
a. Install the hood insulator with the 7 clips.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.