2025 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2025 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 2025 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2025 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 2025 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 313 2025 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2025 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. 11 of the 313 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. 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 rear brake caliper guide pin bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) at the rear caliper sliding pin. At the rear brake caliper bracket to axle carrier, the rear brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear flexible brake hose bracket to rear axle carrier, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (rear flexible hose bracket bolt (to axle carrier)). Brake line union nut (brake pipe fitting) tightens to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm Brake Line Wrench driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line fittings / caliper banjo. The rear brake caliper bracket bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread at the rear brake caliper bracket to rear axle carrier. 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 front brake caliper guide pins, plan for a 14mm (hold guide pin with 17mm or hold with wrench) tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (front brake caliper guide pin bolts). OEM-verified spec. Front brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper sliding pin. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The brake flexible hose to caliper banjo bolt (front) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 banjo thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front brake flexible hose to caliper. 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 flexible hose and speed sensor to front shock absorber, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front abs speed sensor / brake hose bracket bolt (to strut)). Front brake caliper bracket bolts (to steering knuckle) tightens to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front disc brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 brake caliper bracket to aluminum steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolt (aluminum knuckle) torques to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the all four brake calipers, plan for a 11mm tool on a M7x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) (brake bleeder screw). Front brake caliper bracket bolt (steel knuckle) tightens to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle. OEM-verified spec. The front brake caliper bracket bolts (aluminum knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) at the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the rear brake caliper guide pins, the rear brake caliper guide pin bolts torques to 27 Nm (20 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)).

Engine — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the intake manifold to cylinder head. 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 oil filter housing, plan for a 64mm Oil Filter Cap / 3/4" drive tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (oil filter (cartridge housing)). Ignition coil bolt tightens to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover / spark plug tubes. The transverse engine mounting bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the front crossmember engine mount bracket to transaxle. At the timing chain cover — exhaust camshaft, the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (5mm Hex Socket drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil strainer / pick-up to oil pan, plan for a 24mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (oil strainer union (oil pick-up)). Oil pan drain plug tightens to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the no. 2 oil pan sub-assembly. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 cylinder head — 4 cylinders, the spark plug torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (16mm Spark Plug Socket drive, M14x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the oil pump body, plan for a 24mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 53 Nm (39 ft-lbs) (oil pump relief valve plug). 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 filter sub-assembly uses a Hand tight + 3/4 turn (no torque wrench access) drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lbs) at the engine block — passenger side. 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). For the exhaust camshaft timing gear, plan for a SST (3 bolts pattern) tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt). Connecting rod bearing cap bolt tightens to Stage 1: 38 Nm (28 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.0 threads, located at the connecting rod / crankshaft journal. The no. 2 timing chain cover assembly bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the front of engine block — timing cover. At the front timing chain cover, the timing chain cover bolt (no. 2 cover) torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain tensioner, chain cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (chain tensioner nut (no. 1)). 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 oil pressure/temperature sensor uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) at the engine block / oil gallery. At the cylinder block coolant passage plugs, the cylinder block straight screw plug torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (27mm Hex drive, M20x1.5 thread). 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)). No. 1 chain tensioner nut tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain tensioner. The crankshaft pulley bolt uses a 22mm Hex (SST required to hold pulley) drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) at the crankshaft front end. At the cylinder head to block, the cylinder head bolt torques to Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (12mm hex socket drive, M12x1.25 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)). Water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water by-pass pipe at cylinder block. The rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly bolts (to transaxle) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the rear engine/transmission mount to transaxle case. At the engine oil cooler, the oil cooler bolt torques to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the left engine mount (torque rod) to transaxle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (engine mounting insulator lh bolts (to transaxle)). No. 1 chain tensioner assembly nut tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain — chain tensioner. The straight screw plug (cylinder block service plug) uses a 14mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the cylinder block sub-assembly — coolant passage. At the intake manifold to cylinder head, the intake manifold bolts torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head to block, plan for a 12mm Bi-Hex (Socket) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head set bolt). 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 camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt) uses a 46mm or SST drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the intake camshaft timing gear. At the accessory belt tensioner (air conditioning compressor drive), the v-ribbed belt tensioner bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain front cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (no. 2 timing chain cover bolts). 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.

Drivetrain — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the front propeller shaft to transfer case (awd), the propeller shaft to transfer case flange nuts torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front hub / cv axle — lh and rh, plan for a 30mm Deep Socket tool on a M30x1.5 stud; final torque is 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (front axle shaft nut (cv axle nut)). Tv-awd differential support bolt b (smaller) tightens to 38.5 Nm (28 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe. The tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolt b uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe. At the rear hub / drive axle shaft, the rear axle shaft nut (e-four drive axle) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (27mm 12-point drive, M27x1.5 thread). For the rear electric motor / differential housing, plan for a 10mm Hex Socket tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (rear differential (q610) drain plug). 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 support to carrier bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) at the torque vectoring differential support mounting. At the front hub / spindle, the front axle shaft nut (front cv axle) torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (30mm socket drive, M26x1.5 thread). For the intermediate shaft bearing bracket to engine block (rh side), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (drive shaft bearing bracket bolts). Propeller shaft to rear differential flange nuts tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear propeller shaft to rear differential (awd). The rear differential drain/fill plug (e-four mgr unit) uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the rear differential / rear motor gear unit. At the front drive shaft inner joint to transaxle, the front drive shaft inner cv joint bolts torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (14mm (staked/retained design; no bolt on some variants) drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd, plan for a 10mm hex socket tool on a M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (transfer case fill plug). Rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt a tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly. The rear differential support to suspension member bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) at the rear differential support bracket to rear suspension member. 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 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). Rear electric motor (q610) fluid fill plug tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex Socket driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly. The front axle hub nut (front drive axle nut) uses a 30mm 12-point drive on a M30x1.5 thread, torqued to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) at the front hub / cv axle shaft. At the rear differential (non-tv-awd), the rear differential drain plug (standard awd — fd13ae) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) thread). For the propeller shaft center bearing to body (awd), plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 36.8 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (propeller shaft center support bearing bolts). Rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt b tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — through-bolt. 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 tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe, the tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolts a torques to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front/rear wheels — all 4 corners, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (wheel lug nut). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Tv-awd rear differential damper bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the tv-awd rear differential damper. The transfer case breather plug uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 11.3 Nm (100 in-lbs) at the transfer case housing. 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).

Suspension — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. 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 axle hub sub-assembly bolts (to steering 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 front suspension crossmember to body bolts — front side uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 113 Nm (82 ft-lbs) at the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — front. At the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, the rear wheel alignment toe adjust cam nut torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs) (19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front hub bearing assembly to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (front hub bearing bolts (hub to knuckle)). Front lower control arm to front frame bolt 3 tightens to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front lower control arm to front subframe (rear pivot). The rear suspension no. 1 arm to rear suspension member nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) at the rear no. 1 suspension arm (front lower) to subframe. 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 stabilizer (sway bar) bracket bolts tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame. The front lower ball joint to control arm bolt and nuts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) at the front lower ball joint to lower control arm. At the rear shock absorber to rear axle carrier, the rear shock absorber lower bolt (to axle carrier) torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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)). Front stabilizer bar bracket bolt tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front stabilizer bar bracket to subframe. The lower control arm cover bolt (rear no. 2 arm) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the rear no. 2 suspension arm — lower control arm cover. At the front lower control arm (suspension arm) to front subframe, the front lower control arm to front frame bolt 1 & 2 torques to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to carrier, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (rear no. 2 suspension arm nut). Rear suspension member to body — nut c (stopper nut) tightens to 18 Nm (13 ft-lbs), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear subframe lower stopper nut. The rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt a uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. 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 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)). Trd off-road rear shock absorber upper nut (trd off-road) tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb), takes a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex key) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear suspension, upper strut rod nut inside cargo/suspension tower. The front axle hub bolts (hub to knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) at the front axle hub to steering knuckle. At the rear trailing arm to vehicle body, the rear trailing arm to body bolt torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front shock absorber — piston rod to support, plan for a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex) tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (front strut piston rod top nut (strut disassembly/reassembly)). 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 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 sway bar end link to strut, the front stabilizer (sway bar) link to strut nut torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (18mm (with 6mm hex to hold ball stud) drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint nut). Trd front strut top mount nut (trd off-road) tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the engine bay, top of front strut tower — 3 nuts per side. The front strut to knuckle bolts and nuts uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) at the front strut lower pinch clamp to steering knuckle. At the rear trailing arm front bushing to body, the rear trailing arm to body bolt (front pivot) torques to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 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). Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts (to front frame) tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the no. 1 front stabilizer bar bracket to front frame/crossmember. The front stabilizer link nut (to front strut) uses a 18mm (hold ball stud with 6mm hex) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar link to front shock absorber. 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 rear shock absorber to chassis frame (body upper mount), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber body bolts (to chassis)). 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 lower control arm (no. 1) rear bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm to front frame — rear. At the rear subframe (suspension member) to body, the rear suspension member to body bolts — bolt a torques to 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the rear suspension, lower shock mount at rear axle carrier, plan for a 22mm (nut); 17mm (bolt head) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lb) (trd off-road rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt (trd off-road)). Front strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts tightens to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front shock absorber assembly to steering knuckle. The front strut upper mount nuts (to body) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the front strut top mount to strut tower. At the rear shock absorber upper mount to body, the rear shock absorber upper body nut (to body) torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (21mm ball joint nut wrench 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)). Rear no. 2 suspension arm nut (lower trailing/lateral arm) tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to rear axle carrier. The front stabilizer link nut (end link) uses a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm hex) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar end link to strut / stabilizer. 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 subframe (suspension member) to body, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) (rear suspension member to body nuts — nut b). Rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier tightens to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. 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 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 suspension, lower bracket-to-body/knuckle bolts (2 bolts), plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (rear shock absorber assembly to vehicle bolt — lower bracket (trd off-road)). 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 rear shock absorber upper nuts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber to body/wheelhouse. At the rear shock absorber lower end to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear shock absorber lower nut (to rear axle carrier) torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Steering — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. Steering gear heat insulator bolts (to steering rack) tightens to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the steering gear heat insulator to rack and pinion assembly. The steering intermediate shaft assembly bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to steering gear. At the tie rod assembly to steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut (to steering knuckle) torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (19mm (cotter pin nut) drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to rack pinion, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (steering intermediate shaft to rack pinion bolt). Rack and pinion steering gear — mount bolts and nuts tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm (bolt); 17mm (hold nut — do not turn nut) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rack and pinion power steering gear to front frame assembly. The steering wheel center nut uses a 21mm drive on a M33x1.5 thread, torqued to 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs) at the steering wheel hub / column shaft. At the steering rack heat shield, the steering gear heat insulator bolts torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the inner tie rod to outer tie rod lock nut, plan for a 24mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (tie rod inner lock nut (jam nut)). 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 steering column bolt / universal joint uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. At the tie rod inner-to-outer locknut, the tie rod end lock nut (inner tie rod to tie rod end) torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (SST 09612-24014 / 09617-24011 or 21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rack and pinion to front frame assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (steering rack and pinion mounting bolts). Outer tie rod end nut (castle nut) tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the 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.

Body — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. The engine mount insulator bolt (lh / torque rod) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the lh engine mount insulator to subframe. At the rh engine mount insulator to engine mounting bracket rh, the engine mounting insulator rh — nut to bracket torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear front suspension member brace lh/rh to frame and body, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (front suspension member brace rear — bolts (d)). 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 engine mounting insulator bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) at the front engine mounting insulator to transverse engine mount bracket. At the rear engine mount bracket to transaxle, the rear engine mounting bracket bolt torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine mount insulators to brackets (lh & rh), plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (engine mounting insulator sub-assembly lh / rh — main bolts). Engine mount bracket bolt (rh / transverse) tightens to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rh engine mount bracket to block. The front frame assembly / subframe — main bolts (a) uses a 21mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) at the front suspension member (subframe) to body — front bolt a.

Exhaust — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. 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 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 shield bolt (no. 2 insulator)). 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 exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) at the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator. At the front exhaust pipe flange to manifold, the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts and nuts torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm deep socket tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold nuts). Exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts (no. 2) tightens to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the no. 2 heat insulator to exhaust manifold. The muffler heat shield bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 5 Nm (4 ft-lbs) at the muffler heat insulator to vehicle body. At the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block, the exhaust manifold stay bolt torques to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) (12mm 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 pipe support bracket bolt (no. 6 & 7) tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust pipe support brackets to vehicle body. The front exhaust pipe flange nut (to manifold) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front exhaust pipe assembly to exhaust manifold. At the front exhaust pipe flange, the front exhaust pipe to manifold bolts/nuts torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold stay bolt and nut).

Electrical — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Electrical fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. For the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) (rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime xse)). 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 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 hv cable routing brackets under vehicle, the rear traction motor cable mounting bolts (hv cable routing) torques to 22 Nm (16 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hv battery refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud (battery cooling refrigerant pipe bracket bolt (hv battery)). 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 hv floor under wire mounting bolts / nuts (orange hv cables) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the hv under-floor wiring — body and rear traction motor attachment. 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 engine room main wire to engine assembly, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (engine wire bolt a (to engine/transaxle)). 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 rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt a — front inner mounts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) at the rear traction motor (mgr) front mount to subframe. At the front brake hose and speed sensor to front strut, the front speed sensor/hose bracket to strut bolt torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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 traction motor cable terminal 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 (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts. The rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime xse) 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 axle, mgr rear mount bolt, the rear motor generator (mgr) rear mount bolt b (prime phev) torques to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the hv air conditioning compressor wire to transaxle/engine, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (hv air conditioning wire bolt (awd models)). Hv battery service plug access panel bolts (middle panel) takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear seat floor hv service access, middle panel. The on-board charger (obc) dc/dc converter bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread at the dc/dc converter mounting bracket to body. At the hv nimh battery — no. 1 cover panel rh (cargo floor), the hv battery cover panel bolt and nut (no. 1 rh) torques to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the inner rear pillar / liftgate area, power liftgate ecu bracket, plan for a 8mm tool on a M5x0.8 tapping stud; final torque is 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (power liftgate control unit mounting screw (xle premium)). 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 rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts at rear transaxle. At the p810 transaxle — wire harness brackets (larger), the wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (b) torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the inverter/converter assembly hv connector cover, plan for a T25 Torx tool on a M6x1.0 stud (front inverter connector cover bolt). Wire harness clamp bracket bolts — q610 rear motor (a) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor — wire harness clamp brackets. The rear traction motor cable bolts (hv power cable to q610) uses a Insulated 10mm (use insulated tool per FSM) drive on a M6x1.0 thread at the hv motor cable to q610 rear traction motor housing. At the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total, the hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) torques to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) (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)). Front abs speed sensor bolt tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front abs wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle. The hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime xse) 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 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 traction motor ground wire to bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (mgr ground wire bolt). Hv under-floor wire nut (final attachment to body) tightens to 7.6 Nm (67 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv under-floor cable to body attachment nut. The hv battery cover panel bolt — upper cover (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the hv battery upper cover, access panels — 3 bolts + 3 nuts per panel. 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 transmission wire connector to p810 ecvt transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (transmission wire bolt (to transaxle)). Generator (alternator) mounting bolts tightens to 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the generator to cylinder block. The rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt b — rear mount uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) at the rear traction motor (mgr) rear mount to subframe. At the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts, the rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime xse) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the charging port / ev charger lid, left rear quarter, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud (charging port lid lock assembly bolt). Hv battery shield (no. 2) to battery bolt tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the hv battery hybrid shield to battery tray. The rear motor generator (mgr) front mount inner bolt a (prime phev) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) at the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts (install bolt a first). At the right rear quarter panel, charge port door, the ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime xse) torques to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv battery under-floor cover, right side, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) (hv battery cover panel bolt/nut (no. 1 panel rh)). Hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime phev) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a T25 Torx driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv junction box / inverter connector cover, engine bay. 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 engine room main wiring harness to body/firewall, the engine room main wire nut (to body) torques to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) (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)). Rear traction motor cable terminal bolts (to mgr) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear traction motor hv cable terminal to mgr. The rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime se) 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 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 hv battery terminal / high-voltage cable connector, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (hv high-voltage cable terminal nut (sst diagnostic connection)). Mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime phev) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear motor generator, ground wire to bracket bolt. The mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime se) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket. At the engine bay, obc (on-board charger) bracket mount, the ev charger assembly mounting bolt — 6.6kw obc (prime xse) torques to 9 Nm (80 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime xse)).

Transmission — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. 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 transaxle case protector bolts (awd) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the p810 transaxle case protector (awd models). 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 stud bolts (e8 torx) — starter hole insulator tightens to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the hybrid transaxle — starter hole insulator bolts. The transaxle housing plug (fluid fill) uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle case (p610). At the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block, the p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolts (a & b) torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 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 bracket bolts tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket to transaxle. The drive plate bolt (flexplate to crankshaft) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) at the drive plate / crankshaft rear. 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 hybrid transaxle fluid sump, plan for a 10mm Hex Socket tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (p810 ecvt transaxle drain plug). 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 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 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 transmission gear selector cable to body/firewall, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 6.0 Nm (53 in-lbs) (transmission control cable assembly nut (to body)). Transaxle stud bolts (to transaxle housing) tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a E8 Torx Socket driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle housing — stud bolts. The no. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the shifter cable bracket at transaxle. At the rear engine mount bracket to p810 ecvt transaxle, the rear engine mounting bracket bolts (transaxle rear mount) torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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). Transaxle under stopper bracket bolt tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle under stopper to engine/transaxle. 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 transaxle bell housing to engine block, the hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt d torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front engine mount insulator to subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (front engine mounting insulator bolt (transaxle front mount)).

HVAC — 2025 Toyota RAV4

HVAC fasteners on the 2025 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).

Cooling System — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. 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 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). 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 radiator upper bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) at the radiator upper mounting bracket to body. 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 water by-pass pipe to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (no. 2 water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block)). Hose bracket bolts (transaxle cooling) tightens to 11.5 Nm (8 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle cooling hose bracket to p810 transaxle. The water pump bolts (water inlet housing) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the engine water pump. 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 thermostat to engine block/water inlet, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (thermostat housing 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 water by-pass pipe bracket to engine, the no. 2 water by-pass pipe bracket bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Emissions — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. For the evap vsv bracket to cylinder head, plan for a 8mm socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (no. 2 vacuum switching valve bracket bolts). Heated oxygen sensor (downstream o2) tightens to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm O2 sensor socket driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the catalytic converter — downstream. The egr cooler mounting bolts (a and b) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the egr cooler to cylinder head. At the exhaust catalyst — bank 1 sensor 2 (downstream), the air/fuel ratio sensor (downstream o2 sensor) torques to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (22mm O2 Sensor Socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the exhaust manifold — bank 1 sensor 1 (upstream), 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 (upstream 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 egr cooler bracket to head/block, the egr cooler bracket bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2025 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).

Body & Exterior — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Body & Exterior fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. The cargo tie-down anchor bolt (adventure) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the cargo floor, rear load area — 4 anchor points. 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 underbody, hitch crossbar to chassis frame rail (m12 bolts, 8 total), plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) (tow hitch receiver — chassis horizontal bolt (adventure)). Trd grille badge retainer bolt (trd off-road) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front grille, trd badge mounting holes. 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). At the front and rear roof rail end caps — 2 screws each, the roof rail end cap mounting screw (adventure) torques to 3 Nm (27 in-lb) (T25 Torx drive, M5x0.8 tapping screw thread). For the rear body panel, m8 x 35 rear bracket-to-body bolts (3 per side, 6 total), plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) (tow hitch receiver — rear corner bracket body bolt (adventure)). Power liftgate strut lower bracket bolt (xle premium) tightens to 10 Nm (89 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear liftgate, lower strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side at liftgate lower frame. The roof rail mounting bolt (adventure) uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 23 Nm (17 ft-lb) at the roof, 4 bolts per side (8 total) into body-side rails. At the rear underbody, vertical chassis connections through frame rails, the tow hitch receiver — chassis vertical connection bolt (adventure) torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) (18mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the roof rail crossbar attachment points — front and rear crossbar bolts, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (106 in-lb) (roof crossbar mounting 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 tow hook bolt — factory lh chassis tow hook (adventure) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) at the rear underbody, factory lh chassis tow hook re-mounting over body brace. At the rear liftgate, upper strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side (4 total), driver and passenger sides, the power liftgate strut upper bracket bolt (xle premium) torques to 10 Nm (89 in-lb) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the underbody, forward crossmember mounting points (2 bolts per front edge), plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) (front skid plate bolt — front edge (trd off-road)). Front skid plate bolt — rear edge lock nut (trd off-road) tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lb), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the underbody, rear crossmember mounting points with wedge spacers; 2 lock nuts.

Fuel System — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. At the high-pressure fuel pump (d-4s) to cylinder head, the high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts torques to 28.5 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the port injection fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (fuel rail bolt (port injection delivery pipe)). 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 pump bolt (engine room side) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the engine room fuel pump assembly to cylinder head. At the fuel tank straps to body, the fuel tank band bolt (to body) torques to 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the no. 1 fuel pipe — pump to delivery rail, plan for a 17mm union nut wrench tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (high-pressure fuel line union nut (pump to rail)).

Wheels & Tires — 2025 Toyota RAV4

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2025 Toyota RAV4. For the all four wheels, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (lug nut — 19-inch wheel (xle premium)). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Lug nut — trd 18-inch wheel (trd off-road) tightens to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the all four wheels. OEM-verified spec.

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