2023 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2023 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 2023 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.

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Repair guidance for this model year

For 2023 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2023 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2023 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2023 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 2023 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.

Other Toyota RAV4 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 317 2023 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2023 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. 10 of the 317 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front brake caliper bracket to aluminum steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolt (aluminum knuckle) torques to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the rear caliper sliding pin, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). Rear brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper guide pins. The brake bleeder screw uses a 11mm drive on a M7x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) at the all four brake calipers. At the rear parking brake cable to rear trailing arm, the rear no. 2 parking brake wire nut (to trailing arm) torques to 15.5 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear disc brake caliper to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper assembly bolts (to axle carrier)). Front brake caliper bracket bolt (steel knuckle) tightens to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle. OEM-verified spec. The front abs speed sensor / brake hose bracket bolt (to strut) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front flexible hose and speed sensor to front shock absorber. At the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolts (aluminum knuckle) torques to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the rear brake caliper bracket to rear axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud (rear brake caliper bracket bolts). Rear brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper bracket to axle carrier. The abs wheel speed sensor bolt (front) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle. At the front wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle, the front abs speed sensor bolt (to steering knuckle) torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the front brake flexible hose to caliper, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 banjo stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (brake flexible hose to caliper banjo bolt (front)). Front brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 14mm (hold guide pin with 17mm or hold with wrench) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper guide pins. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The rear flexible hose bracket bolt (to axle carrier) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the rear flexible brake hose bracket to rear axle carrier. At the front caliper sliding pin, the front brake caliper guide pin bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (14mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the front disc brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle (front brake caliper bracket bolts (to steering knuckle)). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Rear abs speed sensor bolt (to rear axle carrier) tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear wheel speed sensor to rear axle carrier. The brake line union nut (brake pipe fitting) uses a 12mm Brake Line Wrench drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) at the brake line fittings / caliper banjo.

Engine — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the front crossmember engine mount bracket to transaxle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (transverse engine mounting bracket bolts). Oil pan bolt (upper/no. 1 pan) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the upper oil pan to cylinder block. The no. 1 chain tensioner assembly nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the timing chain — chain tensioner. At the oil pump body, the oil pump relief valve plug torques to 53 Nm (39 ft-lbs) (24mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the cylinder block sub-assembly — coolant passage, plan for a 14mm Hex tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (straight screw plug (cylinder block service plug)). Camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt) tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 46mm or SST driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the intake camshaft timing gear. The no. 2 timing chain cover bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the timing chain front cover. At the front of engine block — timing cover, the no. 2 timing chain cover assembly bolts torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head — 4 cylinders, plan for a 16mm Spark Plug Socket tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (spark plug). OEM-verified spec. Chain tensioner nut (no. 1) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the timing chain tensioner, chain cover. The camshaft position sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the camshaft position sensors (intake and exhaust). At the no. 2 oil pan sub-assembly, the oil pan drain plug torques to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) (14mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the intake camshaft timing gear, plan for a 10mm bi-hex (12-point) tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing gear bolt (intake)). Rear engine mounting insulator bolt and nut tightens to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear engine mount insulator to bracket. The cylinder block straight screw plug uses a 27mm Hex drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the cylinder block coolant passage plugs. At the engine block — passenger side, the oil filter sub-assembly torques to 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lbs) (Hand tight + 3/4 turn (no torque wrench access) drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the intake manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (intake manifold bolts). Oil cooler bolt tightens to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine oil cooler. The v-ribbed belt tensioner bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the accessory belt tensioner (air conditioning compressor drive). At the exhaust camshaft timing gear, the camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (SST (3 bolts pattern) drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the crankshaft front end, plan for a 22mm Hex (SST required to hold pulley) tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) (crankshaft pulley bolt). Camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt-ie) tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Bi-Hex driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain cover — intake camshaft. The oil strainer union (oil pick-up) uses a 24mm drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the oil strainer / pick-up to oil pan. At the connecting rod / crankshaft journal, the connecting rod bearing cap bolt torques to Stage 1: 38 Nm (28 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the front timing chain cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (timing chain cover bolt (no. 2 cover)). Oil filter (cartridge housing) tightens to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs), takes a 64mm Oil Filter Cap / 3/4" drive driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the engine oil filter housing. The no. 1 chain tensioner nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the timing chain tensioner. At the intake manifold to cylinder head, the intake manifold bolt torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (water by-pass pipe bolt a (to intake manifold)). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 12mm hex socket driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head to block. The ignition coil bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) at the valve cover / spark plug tubes. At the front engine mount insulator, the front engine mounting insulator to bracket bolt torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the engine block / oil gallery, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (oil pressure/temperature sensor). Cylinder head set bolt tightens to Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 12mm Bi-Hex (Socket) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head to block. The water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the water by-pass pipe at cylinder block. At the rear engine/transmission mount to transaxle case, the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly bolts (to transaxle) torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the timing chain cover — exhaust camshaft, plan for a 5mm Hex Socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly bolt). No. 2 engine cover bolts tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine top cover to no. 2 timing chain cover. The engine mounting insulator lh bolts (to transaxle) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the left engine mount (torque rod) to transaxle. At the camshaft housing / cylinder head, the camshaft bearing cap bolt (intake/exhaust) torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Drivetrain — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Rear differential (q610) drain plug tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex Socket driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear electric motor / differential housing. The rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt b uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — through-bolt. At the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe, the tv-awd differential support bolt a (4 bolts/2 nuts) torques to 82 Nm (60 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the torque vectoring differential support mounting, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (tv-awd rear differential support to carrier bolts). Front drive shaft inner cv joint bolts tightens to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm (staked/retained design; no bolt on some variants) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front drive shaft inner joint to transaxle. The wheel lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the front/rear wheels — all 4 corners. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the rear hub / spindle — awd models, the rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle — awd) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm socket drive, M26x1.5 thread). For the front propeller shaft to transfer case (awd), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (propeller shaft to transfer case flange nuts). Rear axle shaft nut (e-four drive axle) tightens to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), takes a 27mm 12-point driver, runs on M27x1.5 threads, located at the rear hub / drive axle shaft. The transfer case drain plug uses a 10mm hex socket drive on a M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd. At the propeller shaft center bearing to body (awd), the propeller shaft center support bearing bolts torques to 36.8 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — lower bolt, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt c). No. 1 transfer case plug tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 27mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case secondary plug. The tv-awd rear differential damper bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd rear differential damper. At the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd, the transfer case fill plug torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) thread). For the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolt b). Front axle hub nut (front drive axle nut) tightens to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm 12-point driver, runs on M30x1.5 threads, located at the front hub / cv axle shaft. The tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolts a uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe. At the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, the rear electric motor (q610) fluid fill plug torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex Socket drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 38.5 Nm (28 ft-lbs) (tv-awd differential support bolt b (smaller)). Front axle shaft nut (front cv axle) tightens to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm socket driver, runs on M26x1.5 threads, located at the front hub / spindle. The drive shaft bearing bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the intermediate shaft bearing bracket to engine block (rh side). At the front hub / cv axle — lh and rh, the front axle shaft nut (cv axle nut) torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (30mm Deep Socket drive, M30x1.5 thread). For the transfer case housing, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 11.3 Nm (100 in-lbs) (transfer case breather plug). Rear differential drain/fill plug (e-four mgr unit) tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm Hex driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential / rear motor gear unit. The rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt a uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly. At the rear propeller shaft to rear differential (awd), the propeller shaft to rear differential flange nuts torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear differential (non-tv-awd), plan for a 10mm hex socket tool on a M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (rear differential drain plug (standard awd — fd13ae)). Rear differential support to suspension member bolt tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential support bracket to rear suspension member.

Suspension — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The front suspension crossmember to body bolts — rear side uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 157 Nm (115 ft-lbs) at the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — rear. At the front lower control arm to front subframe (rear pivot), the front lower control arm to front frame bolt 3 torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber upper mount to body, plan for a 21mm ball joint nut wrench tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber upper body nut (to body)). Lower control arm cover bolt (rear no. 2 arm) tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear no. 2 suspension arm — lower control arm cover. The front stabilizer (sway bar) bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame. At the rear axle hub assembly to rear axle carrier, the rear axle hub bolts (hub to carrier — fwd/awd) torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm to front frame — rear, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm (no. 1) rear bolt). Front stabilizer (sway bar) link to strut nut tightens to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), takes a 18mm (with 6mm hex to hold ball stud) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front sway bar end link to strut. The rear trailing arm to body bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm to vehicle body. At the rear lower no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front strut lower mount to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm (with 17mm wrench on bolt head) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (front strut-to-knuckle bolt). Rear trailing arm to axle carrier bolt tightens to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier. The rear wheel alignment toe adjust cam nut uses a 19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs) at the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly. At the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly — secondary bolt, the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt b torques to 75 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber piston rod, plan for a 17mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber rod nut (top)). Rear shock absorber upper nuts tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear shock absorber to body/wheelhouse. The trd front strut top mount nut (trd off-road) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb) at the engine bay, top of front strut tower — 3 nuts per side. At the front hub / bearing assembly to steering knuckle, the front axle hub sub-assembly bolts (to steering knuckle) torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front sway bar end link to strut / stabilizer, plan for a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm hex) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (front stabilizer link nut (end link)). Front suspension crossmember to body bolts — front side tightens to 113 Nm (82 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — front. The front lower control arm to front frame bolt 1 & 2 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm (suspension arm) to front subframe. At the rear suspension, lower bracket-to-body/knuckle bolts (2 bolts), the rear shock absorber assembly to vehicle bolt — lower bracket (trd off-road) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm to front frame — front & middle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm (no. 1) front and middle bolts). Front strut to knuckle bolts and nuts tightens to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front strut lower pinch clamp to steering knuckle. The rear suspension member to body bolts — bolt a uses a 22mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) at the rear subframe (suspension member) to body. At the front strut top mount to strut tower, the front strut upper mounting nuts (strut tower) torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (rear upper control arm bolt and nut). Front lower control arm ball joint to lower arm / knuckle tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front lower ball joint to lower suspension arm and steering knuckle. The front stabilizer bar bracket bolts (to front frame) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 front stabilizer bar bracket to front frame/crossmember. At the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle, the front lower ball joint nut torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front lower suspension arm rear pivot to front suspension crossmember, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm to front frame (rear bushing bolts)). Front strut rod nut (center top nut) tightens to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the front strut piston rod to top mount. The front strut top mount nuts (upper strut) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the strut top hat to strut tower. At the rear no. 1 suspension arm (front lower) to subframe, the rear suspension no. 1 arm to rear suspension member nut torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear subframe lower stopper nut, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 Nm (13 ft-lbs) (rear suspension member to body — nut c (stopper nut)). Front hub bearing bolts (hub to knuckle) tightens to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front hub bearing assembly to steering knuckle. The rear shock absorber lower bolt (to axle carrier) uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber to rear axle carrier. At the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt a torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower clevis to axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts (to carrier)). Front strut upper mount nuts (to body) tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut top mount to strut tower. The rear shock absorber body bolts (to chassis) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber to chassis frame (body upper mount). At the rear strut / shock absorber — piston rod top nut, the rear shock absorber top nut (piston rod to support) torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (SST 09729-97202 (hold rod with 6mm hex) drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear suspension, upper strut rod nut inside cargo/suspension tower, plan for a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex key) tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) (trd off-road rear shock absorber upper nut (trd off-road)). Trd off-road rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt (trd off-road) tightens to 125 Nm (92 ft-lb), takes a 22mm (nut); 17mm (bolt head) driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear suspension, lower shock mount at rear axle carrier. The rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) at the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. At the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to rear axle carrier, the rear no. 2 suspension arm nut (lower trailing/lateral arm) torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front shock absorber assembly to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (front strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts). Front stabilizer link nut (to front strut) tightens to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), takes a 18mm (hold ball stud with 6mm hex) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front sway bar link to front shock absorber. The front stabilizer bar bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front stabilizer bar bracket to subframe. At the rear subframe (suspension member) to body, the rear suspension member to body nuts — nut b torques to 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the front lower ball joint to lower control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint to control arm bolt and nuts). Front strut piston rod top nut (strut disassembly/reassembly) tightens to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front shock absorber — piston rod to support. The rear trailing arm to body bolt (front pivot) uses a 22mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm front bushing to body. At the front axle hub to steering knuckle, the front axle hub bolts (hub to knuckle) torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower end to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, plan for a Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower nut (to rear axle carrier)). Rear no. 2 suspension arm nut tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to carrier.

Steering — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. At the steering wheel hub / column shaft, the steering wheel center nut torques to 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M33x1.5 thread). For the tie rod end to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (outer tie rod end nut (castle nut)). Tie rod end nut (to steering knuckle) tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm (cotter pin nut) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod assembly to steering knuckle. The rack and pinion steering gear — mount bolts and nuts uses a 17mm (bolt); 17mm (hold nut — do not turn nut) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the rack and pinion power steering gear to front frame assembly. At the inner tie rod to outer tie rod lock nut, the tie rod inner lock nut (jam nut) torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (24mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the steering column u-joint pinch bolt, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (steering column bolt / universal joint). Tie rod end lock nut (inner tie rod to tie rod end) tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a SST 09612-24014 / 09617-24011 or 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the tie rod inner-to-outer locknut. The steering gear heat insulator bolts (to steering rack) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the steering gear heat insulator to rack and pinion assembly. At the rack and pinion to front frame assembly, the steering rack and pinion mounting bolts torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the steering rack heat shield, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (steering gear heat insulator bolts). Front tie rod end nut tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle. The inner tie rod (rack end) lock nut uses a SST (09612-24014 / 09617-24011) drive on a M30x1.5 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the inner tie rod to steering rack jam nut. At the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to rack pinion, the steering intermediate shaft to rack pinion bolt torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to steering gear, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (steering intermediate shaft assembly bolt).

Body — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. For the front suspension member (subframe) to body — front bolt a, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (front frame assembly / subframe — main bolts (a)). Engine mounting insulator rh — nut to bracket tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rh engine mount insulator to engine mounting bracket rh. The rear engine mounting bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the rear engine mount bracket to transaxle. At the front engine mounting insulator to transverse engine mount bracket, the front engine mounting insulator bolt torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rh engine mount bracket to block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (engine mount bracket bolt (rh / transverse)). Engine service cover cushion nuts tightens to 4.9 Nm (43 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine service cover / undertray. The front suspension member brace rear — bolts (d) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) at the rear front suspension member brace lh/rh to frame and body. At the engine mount insulators to brackets (lh & rh), the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly lh / rh — main bolts torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the lh engine mount insulator to subframe, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (engine mount insulator bolt (lh / torque rod)).

Exhaust — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. Exhaust manifold heat shield bolt (no. 2 insulator) tightens to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator. The exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts (no. 2) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) at the no. 2 heat insulator to exhaust manifold. At the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold nuts torques to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (12mm deep socket drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the exhaust pipe support bracket to front frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front exhaust pipe support bracket bolts). Exhaust manifold stay bolt tightens to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block. The exhaust manifold stay bolt and nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block. At the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold bolt (to cylinder head) torques to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the muffler heat insulator to vehicle body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 5 Nm (4 ft-lbs) (muffler heat shield bolt). Exhaust manifold nuts (to cylinder head) tightens to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm Deep Socket driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head. The front exhaust pipe to manifold bolts/nuts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front exhaust pipe flange. At the front exhaust pipe assembly to exhaust manifold, the front exhaust pipe flange nut (to manifold) torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts). Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts and nuts tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front exhaust pipe flange to manifold. The exhaust pipe support bracket bolt (no. 6 & 7) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the exhaust pipe support brackets to vehicle body.

Electrical — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Electrical fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The hv under-floor wire nut (final attachment to body) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.6 Nm (67 in-lbs) at the hv under-floor cable to body attachment nut. At the hv junction box connector cover, engine bay, the hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime se) torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (T25 Torx drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts (install bolt a first), plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (rear motor generator (mgr) front mount inner bolt a (prime phev)). Ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime xse) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the right rear quarter panel, charge port door. The rear traction motor cable mounting bolts (hv cable routing) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 Nm (16 ft-lbs) at the hv cable routing brackets under vehicle. At the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts, the rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime se) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear traction motor hv cable terminal to mgr, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (rear traction motor cable terminal bolts (to mgr)). Rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime xse) tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts. The charging port lid lock assembly bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread at the charging port / ev charger lid, left rear quarter. At the engine bay / underbody, obc mounting bracket, the ev charger assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) torques to 9 Nm (80 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear motor generator (mgr), 4 cable mount bolts, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 Nm (16 ft-lb) (rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime phev)). Mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime xse) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket. The hv battery cover panel bolt/nut (no. 1 panel rh) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) at the hv battery under-floor cover, right side. At the transaxle starter opening insulator, the starter hole insulator bolt torques to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) (hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime xse)). Hv battery cover panel bolt — upper cover (prime phev) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv battery upper cover, access panels — 3 bolts + 3 nuts per panel. The rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime se) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 Nm (16 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator, 4 hv cable routing bolts. At the rear motor generator, ground wire to bracket bolt, the mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime phev) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear traction motor (mgr) front mount to subframe, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt a — front inner mounts). Hv high-voltage cable terminal nut (sst diagnostic connection) tightens to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv battery terminal / high-voltage cable connector. The engine wire bolt a (to engine/transaxle) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the engine room main wire to engine assembly. At the rear traction motor ground wire to bracket, the mgr ground wire bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear motor generator, 4 hv cable routing bolts, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 Nm (16 ft-lb) (rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime xse)). Front inverter connector cover bolt takes a T25 Torx driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the inverter/converter assembly hv connector cover. The ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) at the right rear quarter panel, charge port door. At the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts, the rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime xse) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts at rear transaxle, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime phev)). Mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime se) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket. The hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) at the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total. At the transmission wire connector to p810 ecvt transaxle, the transmission wire bolt (to transaxle) torques to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hv under-floor wiring — body and rear traction motor attachment, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) (hv floor under wire mounting bolts / nuts (orange hv cables)). Wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (a) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle / rear engine mount — wire harness brackets. The front abs speed sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the front abs wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle. At the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total, the hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime se) torques to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear seat floor hv service access, middle panel, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud (hv battery service plug access panel bolts (middle panel)). Engine room main wire nut (to body) tightens to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine room main wiring harness to body/firewall. The rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime xse) uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) at the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt. At the rear traction motor (mgr) rear mount to subframe, the rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt b — rear mount torques to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the hv battery hybrid shield to battery tray, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (hv battery shield (no. 2) to battery bolt). Rear traction motor cable bolts (hv power cable to q610) takes a Insulated 10mm (use insulated tool per FSM) driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv motor cable to q610 rear traction motor housing. The hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime xse) uses a T25 Torx drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the hv junction box connector cover, engine bay. At the hv battery pack lower tray to body/frame, the hv battery pack to vehicle body bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the right rear quarter panel, charge port door, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime se)). 7-pin trailer wiring connector bracket screw (adventure) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear bumper/trailer hitch area, 7-pin connector mounting bracket. The power liftgate control unit mounting screw (xle premium) uses a 8mm drive on a M5x0.8 tapping thread, torqued to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) at the inner rear pillar / liftgate area, power liftgate ecu bracket. At the hv junction box / inverter connector cover, engine bay, the hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime phev) torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (T25 Torx drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wire harness clamp brackets at transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (wire harness clamp bracket bolt a (transaxle area)). Rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime se) tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts. The wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (b) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the p810 transaxle — wire harness brackets (larger). At the hv battery refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe bracket, the battery cooling refrigerant pipe bracket bolt (hv battery) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the generator to cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs) (generator (alternator) mounting bolts). Hv battery service plug connector bolts (msd) takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the manual service disconnect (msd) connector. The ev charger assembly mounting bolt — 6.6kw obc (prime xse) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 Nm (80 in-lb) at the engine bay, obc (on-board charger) bracket mount. At the rear abs wheel speed sensor to rear axle carrier, the rear abs skid control sensor bolt torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the q610 rear traction motor — wire harness clamp brackets, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (wire harness clamp bracket bolts — q610 rear motor (a)). Rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime se) tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt. The hv battery cover panel bolt and nut (no. 1 rh) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) at the hv nimh battery — no. 1 cover panel rh (cargo floor). At the dc/dc converter mounting bracket to body, the on-board charger (obc) dc/dc converter bracket bolt (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front brake hose and speed sensor to front strut, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front speed sensor/hose bracket to strut bolt). Hv air conditioning wire bolt (awd models) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hv air conditioning compressor wire to transaxle/engine. The rear motor generator (mgr) rear mount bolt b (prime phev) uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) at the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt.

Cooling System — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. At the inverter/pcu cooling system — reserve tank bracket, the no. 1 inverter reserve tank bracket bolt torques to 14 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the radiator upper mounting bracket to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (radiator upper bracket bolt). Water pump bolts (water inlet housing) tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine water pump. The thermostat housing bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the thermostat to engine block/water inlet. At the engine water pump / water inlet housing to cylinder block, the electric water pump bolt (engine cooling) torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the no. 2 water bypass pipe bracket to engine, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (no. 2 water bypass pipe bracket bolt). No. 3 water by-pass pipe bolt (to intake manifold) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 8mm socket driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold. The inverter cooling water pump bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread at the inverter/converter cooling electric water pump. At the cylinder block coolant passage, the straight screw plug (cylinder block coolant) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the water by-pass pipe bracket to engine, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (no. 2 water by-pass pipe bracket bolt). Engine water pump / water inlet housing bolts tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to block. The no. 2 water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the water by-pass pipe to cylinder block. At the transaxle cooling hose bracket to p810 transaxle, the hose bracket bolts (transaxle cooling) torques to 11.5 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Emissions — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. For the exhaust catalyst — bank 1 sensor 2 (downstream), plan for a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (air/fuel ratio sensor (downstream o2 sensor)). Egr valve bolt (to cylinder head) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the egr valve at cylinder head. The air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor (upstream o2) uses a 22mm O2 sensor socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold — upstream of cat. At the exhaust manifold — bank 1 sensor 1 (upstream), the air/fuel ratio sensor (upstream o2 sensor) torques to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (22mm O2 Sensor Socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the egr cooler bracket to head/block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (egr cooler bracket bolt). Egr cooler mounting bolts (a and b) tightens to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the egr cooler to cylinder head. The no. 2 vacuum switching valve bracket bolts uses a 8mm socket drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the evap vsv bracket to cylinder head. At the catalytic converter — downstream, the heated oxygen sensor (downstream o2) torques to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (22mm O2 sensor socket drive, M18x1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. P810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolts (a & b) tightens to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block. The transaxle stud bolts (to transaxle housing) uses a E8 Torx Socket drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the p810 transaxle housing — stud bolts. At the hybrid transaxle — filler hole (lh side), the p810 ecvt transaxle fill / filler plug torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex Socket drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the transaxle bell housing to engine block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt c). Transaxle under stopper bracket bolts tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle under stopper to p810 ecvt case. The transaxle stud bolts (e8 torx) — starter hole insulator uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle — starter hole insulator bolts. At the shifter cable bracket at transaxle, the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolt torques to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hybrid transaxle case — housing plug, plan for a 24mm Hex tool on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 39.2 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (p810 transaxle housing plug). Drive plate bolt (flexplate to crankshaft) tightens to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the drive plate / crankshaft rear. The p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (d) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block — lower short bolt. At the hybrid transaxle case (p610), the transaxle housing plug (fluid fill) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (24mm Hex drive, M22x1.5 thread). For the transmission control cable bracket to p810 transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (no. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolts). Transmission control cable assembly nut (to body) tightens to 6.0 Nm (53 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the transmission gear selector cable to body/firewall. The p810 ecvt transaxle drain plug uses a 10mm Hex Socket drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle fluid sump. At the ua80e/ua80f transaxle housing, the ua80 transmission drain plug torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M30x1.5 thread). For the rear engine mount bracket to p810 ecvt transaxle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (rear engine mounting bracket bolts (transaxle rear mount)). Transaxle case protector bolts (awd) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle case protector (awd models). The transaxle under stopper bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the transaxle under stopper to engine/transaxle. At the front engine mount insulator to subframe, the front engine mounting insulator bolt (transaxle front mount) torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket to transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (transmission control cable bracket bolts). Hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolts a & b tightens to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle bell housing to engine block. The p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (c) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block. At the ua80f transaxle housing — fill tube, the no. 1 transmission oil filler tube torques to 1.7 Nm (15 in-lbs) (6mm hex socket drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the transaxle bell housing to engine block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt d).

HVAC — 2023 Toyota RAV4

HVAC fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The a/c compressor assembly bolts and nuts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the a/c compressor to engine block. At the hv a/c compressor wiring to transaxle/engine (awd), the hv a/c compressor wire bolt (awd) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the ac compressor to engine block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (ac compressor mounting bolts and nuts).

Body & Exterior — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Body & Exterior fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. At the rear body panel, m8 x 35 rear bracket-to-body bolts (3 per side, 6 total), the tow hitch receiver — rear corner bracket body bolt (adventure) torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cargo floor, rear load area — 4 anchor points, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (cargo tie-down anchor bolt (adventure)). Power liftgate actuator motor mounting bolt (xle premium) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the inner liftgate panel, power liftgate actuator/motor bracket. The power liftgate strut lower bracket bolt (xle premium) uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (89 in-lb) at the rear liftgate, lower strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side at liftgate lower frame. At the front grille, trd badge mounting holes, the trd grille badge retainer bolt (trd off-road) torques to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the front and rear roof rail end caps — 2 screws each, plan for a T25 Torx tool on a M5x0.8 tapping screw stud; final torque is 3 Nm (27 in-lb) (roof rail end cap mounting screw (adventure)). Tow hitch receiver — chassis horizontal bolt (adventure) tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear underbody, hitch crossbar to chassis frame rail (m12 bolts, 8 total). The roof crossbar mounting bolt (adventure) uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (106 in-lb) at the roof rail crossbar attachment points — front and rear crossbar bolts. At the roof rail, front and rear end caps, the trd roof rail end cap screw (trd off-road) torques to 12 Nm (106 in-lb) (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear liftgate, upper strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side (4 total), driver and passenger sides, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (89 in-lb) (power liftgate strut upper bracket bolt (xle premium)). Tow hook bolt — factory lh chassis tow hook (adventure) tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear underbody, factory lh chassis tow hook re-mounting over body brace. The front skid plate bolt — front edge (trd off-road) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) at the underbody, forward crossmember mounting points (2 bolts per front edge). At the underbody, rear crossmember mounting points with wedge spacers; 2 lock nuts, the front skid plate bolt — rear edge lock nut (trd off-road) torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lb) (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the roof, 4 bolts per side (8 total) into body-side rails, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 Nm (17 ft-lb) (roof rail mounting bolt (adventure)). Tow hitch receiver — chassis vertical connection bolt (adventure) tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear underbody, vertical chassis connections through frame rails. The rear skid plate / underbody guard bolt (trd off-road) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) at the underbody, rear center plate mounting — engine compartment rear skid (pt938-42210).

Fuel System — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. For the engine room fuel pump assembly to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (high-pressure fuel pump bolt (engine room side)). Fuel delivery rail union nut (to fuel pipe) tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm Union Nut Wrench driver, runs on M17x1.5 (union nut) threads, located at the fuel delivery pipe / fuel rail. The high-pressure fuel line union nut (pump to rail) uses a 17mm union nut wrench drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 fuel pipe — pump to delivery rail. At the port injection fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold, the fuel rail bolt (port injection delivery pipe) torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the fuel tank straps to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (fuel tank band bolt (to body)). High-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts tightens to 28.5 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the high-pressure fuel pump (d-4s) to cylinder head.

Interior — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. Front seat mounting bolts (torx) tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs), takes a T50 Torx socket driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front seat assembly to floor. The rear seat floor under cover bolts (hv access) uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread at the rear seat floor under cover (over hv battery).

Wheels & Tires — 2023 Toyota RAV4

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4. The lug nut — trd 18-inch wheel (trd off-road) uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the all four wheels. OEM-verified spec. At the all four wheels, the lug nut — 19-inch wheel (xle premium) torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lb) (21mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

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