2016 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 lug nut torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.
Lug nut torque: 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.
This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.
Toyota's engineering standard for wheel torque is unusually consistent across the lineup — nearly every passenger Toyota from the mid-2000s onward specs 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) for the lug nuts with an M12x1.5 thread and 21mm socket. The big exceptions are the Tundra and Sequoia full-size trucks (97-110 ft-lbs), and the lug studs on older Camrys and Corollas (pre-2002) used a smaller M12x1.25 thread that does not interchange. Always confirm by checking the alloy stamp on the wheel hub if you are unsure.
Common fastener categories on the 2016 Toyota RAV4
- Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
- Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
- Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
- Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
- Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
- Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
- Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners
Repair guidance for this model year
For 2016 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.
Tools you will need
- Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
- Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
- Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
- Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
- Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly
Frequently asked questions
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Toyota RAV4?
The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.
What socket size do I need for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.
Are the 2016 Toyota RAV4 fasteners metric or SAE?
Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.
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Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.
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All 104 2016 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs
Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2016 Toyota RAV4, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 6 of the 104 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).
Brakes — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Brake fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the rear caliper bracket to rear knuckle, the rear caliper bracket bolts torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front abs wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (abs/speed sensor bolt – front). Brake hose bracket / abs wire bracket bolt (strut) tightens to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the brake hose and abs sensor wire bracket to strut. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The brake hose banjo bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front and rear caliper – brake hose banjo. At the front brake caliper – slide pins, the front caliper guide pin bolts torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the front caliper bracket to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) (front caliper bracket bolts). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Rear caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper – slide pins.
Engine — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2016 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the throttle body (with motor) to intake manifold, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (throttle body bolts). V-ribbed belt tensioner bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the serpentine belt tensioner to timing chain cover. The cylinder head bolt uses a 14mm Hex (12-point) drive on a M11x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 3: +90°, Stage 4: +90° at the cylinder head to block (2ar-fe / 2ar-fxe). At the crankshaft pulley / harmonic damper, the crankshaft pulley bolt torques to 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M24x1.5 thread). For the rh engine mount bracket to timing chain cover, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (engine mounting bracket rh to timing cover). Engine mount – rear (rr) tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear engine mounting insulator to front suspension crossmember. The idler pulley bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) at the drive belt idler pulley bracket to cylinder block. At the timing chain cover – access plug, the timing chain cover plug (tight plug) torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (Hex Key 10mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the connecting rod caps, plan for a 12mm tool on a M9x1.0 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (connecting rod bearing cap bolt). Camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt tightens to 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust camshaft timing gear to no. 2 camshaft. The camshaft timing oil control valve (vvt-i solenoid) bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the vvt-i oil control valve to cylinder head cover. At the main bearing caps to cylinder block, the crankshaft bearing cap bolts (main bearing caps) torques to Stage 1: 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 3: +90° (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the camshaft housing – bearing caps to camshaft housing, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (camshaft bearing cap bolt (no. 1–2)). Ignition coil bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the ignition coil to cylinder head cover. The oil pan drain plug uses a 14mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) at the engine oil pan. OEM-verified spec. At the oil pickup strainer to stiffening crankcase, the engine oil strainer bolt torques to 9 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the engine oil pressure switch to cylinder head, plan for a 24mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (oil pressure switch). No. 1 / no. 2 oil nozzle bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the piston cooling oil nozzle to cylinder block. The camshaft housing bolts (housing to cylinder head) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) at the camshaft housing sub-assembly to cylinder head. At the starter motor to transaxle bell housing, the starter motor bolts torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the lower oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (oil pan bolts (lower oil pan to stiffening crankcase)). Timing chain cover bolts tightens to Bolt 1-4 (14mm head): 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs); Other bolts: 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm / 14mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 (main bolts); M6x1.0 (small bolts) threads, located at the timing chain cover to cylinder head / block. The alternator mounting bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 51 Nm (38 ft-lbs) at the alternator to engine block bracket. At the stiffening crankcase (ladder frame) to main block, the stiffening crankcase to cylinder block bolts torques to Bolt A: 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs); Other bolts: 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the starter motor – battery cable nut, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9.8 Nm (87 in-lbs) (starter terminal nut). Accelerator pedal sensor bolts tightens to 5.4 Nm (48 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the accelerator pedal position sensor to body/firewall. The spark plug uses a 5/8" (16mm) Spark Plug Socket drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) at the cylinder head – all 4 cylinders. OEM-verified spec. At the engine mounting insulator rh – insulator to body, the engine mount – right side (rh) torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (body bolts); 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs) (Nut B to bracket) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the engine lifting hanger brackets to cylinder head, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (engine hanger bolts). Crankshaft position sensor bolt tightens to 6.5 Nm (58 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the crankshaft position sensor to cylinder block. The cylinder head cover bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the valve cover to camshaft housing. At the timing chain guide to camshaft housing, the timing chain guide bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain tensioner slipper to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (chain tensioner slipper bolt). Engine mount – left side (lh / torque rod) tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (body bolts); 56 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (through bolt), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the engine mounting insulator lh to body. The camshaft timing gear bolt (intake) uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the intake camshaft timing gear to camshaft. At the knock sensor to cylinder block, the knock sensor bolt torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) – 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) with SST (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the no. 1 chain tensioner to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (chain tensioner assembly bolts). Intake manifold bolts tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold to cylinder head. The oil filter cap uses a 64mm Oil Filter Cap Tool drive on a M25x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the oil filter housing (cartridge-style). At the camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover, the camshaft position sensor bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).
Drivetrain — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Wheel lug nut tightens to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the front/rear wheels. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The rear wheel hub bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear wheel hub/bearing to rear knuckle. At the rear hub/axle (driver & passenger side), the rear axle nut torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the front differential ring gear to differential case, plan for a 14mm Hex (12-point) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (front differential ring gear bolts (u151f / gas awd)). Rear electric motor (mgr) housing mount bolts tightens to Bolt A (front inner): 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs); Bolt B (rear mount): 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the q211 rear motor-generator (mgr) assembly to body/subframe. The front wheel hub bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 96 Nm (71 ft-lbs) at the front wheel hub/bearing to steering knuckle. At the right-side intermediate drive shaft bearing bracket to engine block, the drive shaft bearing bracket bolts torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the q211 rear electric drive axle – fill port, plan for a 24mm Hex tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (rear differential drain and fill plugs (hybrid q211)). Transfer case / rear differential drain and fill plugs (gas awd) tightens to 40 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex (Allen) driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential / transfer case – 2wd-gas awd models. The front axle nut uses a 35mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the front hub/axle (driver & passenger side).
Suspension — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The rear shock lower mounting bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber – lower bracket to axle carrier. At the rear shock absorber – upper mount to body, the rear shock upper mounting bolt/nut torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the lower ball joint stud to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint nut (knuckle)). Rear upper control arm bolts tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear upper control arm to knuckle and frame. The front sway bar end link nut uses a 17mm (nut) + 6mm Allen (stud counter-hold) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 75 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front stabilizer end link to strut. At the front strut top mount to strut tower, the front strut upper mount nuts torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm to front crossmember/frame, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm frame bolts). Rear control arm – frame side bolt tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear lower control arm – frame/subframe end. The front sway bar bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) at the front stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember. At the front lower ball joint to lower control arm, the front lower ball joint to control arm bolts torques to 89 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front strut flange to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) (front strut-to-knuckle bolts (lower strut pinch bolts)). Rear trailing arm bolt – body side tightens to 203 Nm (150 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to body – front pivot. The rear sway bar end link nuts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the rear stabilizer end link to control arm / axle. At the rear lower control arm – knuckle end, the rear control arm – knuckle side bolt torques to 102 Nm (75 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).
Steering — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Steering linkage fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. At the inner tie rod to outer tie rod – jam nut, the inner tie rod (rack end) jam nut torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (24mm (jam nut) / 22mm (inner tie rod) drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm (castle nut) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (outer tie rod end nut). Steering wheel center nut tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 34mm driver, runs on M27x1.5 threads, located at the steering wheel to steering column shaft.
Body — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Body fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. For the front suspension crossmember to body, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 137 Nm (101 ft-lbs) (front suspension crossmember bolts (subframe)).
Exhaust — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Exhaust fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Downstream oxygen sensor tightens to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) with SST / 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) without SST, takes a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust pipe – downstream of catalytic converter. The exhaust manifold bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head. At the exhaust manifold – upstream o2 sensor, the air fuel ratio (af) sensor torques to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) with SST / 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) without SST (22mm O2 Sensor Socket drive, M18x1.5 thread).
Electrical — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Electrical fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. The mg2 power cable terminal bolt (hybrid) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the motor generator 2 (mg2) high-voltage power cable terminal. At the motor generator 1 (mg1) high-voltage power cable terminal, the mg1 power cable terminal bolt (hybrid) torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear traction motor cable to mgr assembly – hv terminal, plan for a 10mm Hex tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (rear traction motor cable terminal bolts (mgr)). Inverter assembly mount bolts (hybrid) tightens to 21 Nm (16 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the power inverter (boost converter + inverter) to engine bay. The 12v auxiliary battery hold-down clamp bolt (hybrid) uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 17 Nm (13 ft-lbs) at the 12v auxiliary battery – cargo compartment. At the high-voltage battery pack to body – cargo floor area, the hv battery pack mounting bolts (cargo area) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).
Transmission — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Transmission fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. At the p314 hybrid transaxle – fill port, the ecvt (p314) fill plug – hybrid front transaxle torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (24mm Hex drive, M22x1.5 thread). For the rear engine mounting bracket to u151f transaxle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (rear engine mount bracket to transaxle (gas at)). Automatic transmission pan bolts (u151f) tightens to 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the automatic transaxle (u151f) oil pan to case. The floor shift assembly bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the gear shifter assembly to body floor. At the automatic transmission oil cooler inlet/outlet tubes at transaxle, the oil cooler tube fittings (transmission) torques to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the u151f transaxle internal case plug (rear cover), plan for a Hex Key tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 7.4 Nm (65 in-lbs) (transaxle case plug (u151f internal)). Transaxle control cable bolt (gas shifter cable) tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift control cable to transaxle control shaft lever. The rear electric motor (q211 / mgr) drain plug uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) at the q211 rear electric drive axle – drain. At the torque converter to drive plate (flexplate), the torque converter bolts (gas at) torques to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front engine mounting bracket to u151f transaxle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (front engine mounting bracket to transaxle). Automatic transmission drain plug (u151f – gas at) tightens to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm Hex driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the automatic transaxle (u151f) oil pan. The transaxle-to-engine block bolts (upper side) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the u151f transaxle housing to engine block – upper. At the p314 hybrid transaxle – front unit drain, the ecvt (p314) drain plug – hybrid front transaxle torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (24mm Hex drive, M22x1.5 thread). For the flexplate (drive plate) to crankshaft, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) (flywheel / drive plate bolts (gas at)).
HVAC — 2016 Toyota RAV4
HVAC fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. For the a/c compressor to engine block bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (a/c compressor mounting bolts).
Cooling System — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Cooling System fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Engine coolant temperature sensor tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm Hex (sensor body) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the coolant temperature sensor to cylinder head. The water inlet housing bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the water inlet housing (thermostat housing) to timing chain cover. At the water pump to engine block, the water pump bolts (2ar-fe) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).
Fuel System — 2016 Toyota RAV4
Fuel System fasteners on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. The fuel rail bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the fuel delivery rail to intake manifold. At the fuel tube bracket to throttle body assembly, the fuel tube bracket bolt torques to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).
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