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2002 Toyota RAV4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Toyota -> Arming
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC
- Ensure ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Reconnect battery ground cable.
- Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the ignition switch from the Lock position.
- Place ignitio...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Tightness Check -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Operating Check
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC
Brake Booster Operational Test
Operating Check
- Depress brake pedal several times with engine stopped, and ensure pedal reserve distance has no change, Fig. .
- Depress brake pedal and start engine. If pedal drops slightly, operation is normal.
Air Tightness Check
- Start engine and stop after one or two minutes.
- Depress brake peda...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2001-06 RAV4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
- Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
- Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protec...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove engine under-cover.
- Drain differential oil.
- Remove drive shaft lock nut grease cap, using a screwdriver and hammer.
- Remove cotter pin and lock cap from drive shaft lock nut.
- With an assistant applying brakes, remove drive shaft lock nut.
- Remove cotter pin and nut from lower ball joint.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm, using a suitable pry tool.
- Disconnect drive shaft from hub by pushing steering knuckle outward. Be careful not to damage oil seal, bo...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Compress drive belt tension by hooking SST 09249-63010 or equivalent on hexagonal portion of drive belt tensioner bracket and turning drive belt tensioner bracket clockwise, then remove drive belt. Compress drive belt tensioner by taking 3 seconds or more and remove drive belt.
- Remove bolt, and disconnect wire clip on wire con...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2001-05 RAV4
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC
On 2001-03 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-05 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Push inward at both sides of the glove compartment, then pull the glove compartment downward, Fig. .
- Through the g...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp lights to indicate that the engine oil level is below a specified level. The lamp will be illuminated during engine start-up. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Power Mirror Control Components Diagram for 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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