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2003 Toyota RAV4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to "Evaporator ... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:
- Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
- Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button, - - - will appear in tape operation display.
- To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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: 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC
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 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Disassemble
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance. Do not tighten driveshaft too tightly in a vise because this will cause driveline to become out of balance and result in driveline vibration.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap ri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2001-05 RAV4
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 2002-09 RAV4
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
- Connect two service wires to terminals Tc and CG of data link connector.
- Turn ignition switch to On position and wait for approximately 6 seconds.
- SRS warning lamps will illuminate 2-4 seconds later. Within 1-5 seconds, ground terminal Tc of DLC.
- SRS warning lamp will go off within 2-4 seconds. Within 1-5 seconds, release ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Defogger Components Diagram for 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Cruise Control System Components Diagram for 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRICComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: UPPER/LOWER WINDSHIELD/REAR GLASS TICK NOISE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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