This comprehensive Toyota Rav4 Service Repair Manual covers all models and engines produced from 1996 to 2000. It's your ultimate resource for repairing, maintaining, rebuilding, refurbishing, or restoring your vehicle. The manual provides detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics, and specifications, making it suitable for both experienced mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

This manual offers a wealth of information, covering every aspect of your Rav4. You'll find in-depth guidance on engine overhaul and rebuilding, brake systems, sunroof operation, timing belt replacement, troubleshooting and diagnostics, including computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, and engine performance optimization. Additionally, it covers front end and alignment procedures and specifications, suspension components, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, transmission in-car servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, and detailed specifications for all models.

The manual also includes factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, hundreds of illustrations, and vacuum diagrams. This comprehensive manual empowers you to perform repairs and maintenance with confidence, saving you time and money.

The Toyota RAV4, introduced in 1994, was a revolutionary vehicle that paved the way for the modern compact SUV. This first-generation RAV4 (1996-2000) was designed for urban environments and outdoor adventures alike. It sported a unibody construction, a compact footprint, and a high ride height, making it maneuverable in tight spaces while offering impressive ground clearance for off-road excursions. The RAV4 was powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, offering a balance of power and fuel efficiency. Its four-wheel drive system, optional on some trims, provided excellent traction on various terrains, further enhancing its versatility.

The RAV4's interior was practical and comfortable, offering seating for five occupants. The rear seats folded down to provide ample cargo space, making it ideal for transporting gear and equipment for outdoor activities. The RAV4’s success stemmed from its unique blend of practicality, affordability, and off-road capability. It captured the imagination of drivers seeking a vehicle that could navigate congested city streets and handle weekend adventures with equal ease. The 1996-2000 RAV4 established a new segment in the automotive market, laying the groundwork for the countless compact SUVs that followed, and its legacy continues to influence the design and functionality of modern SUVs to this day.