2003 Toyota RAV4 SUV engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_more2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)


Lower screws	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Upper screws	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines


Guide bearing	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Remaining bearing caps	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines


Bearing cap 1	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Other bearing caps	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screw minimum diameter


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	0.41 in0.41 in10.4 mm

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE.


First stage	58.27 lbf⋅ft58.27 lbf⋅ft79 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV.


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Heed bolt length. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (maximum)


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	6.46 in6.46 in164.2 mm
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	6.28 in6.28 in159.5 mm

expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (new)


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	6.35–6.41 in6.35–6.41 in161.3–162.7 mm
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	6.14–6.26 in6.14–6.26 in156–159 mm

expand_moreValve cover


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines


With plain washer	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Without plain washers	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	101.78 lbf⋅ft101.78 lbf⋅ft138 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


1.8 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.8–2005.11)	101.78 lbf⋅ft101.78 lbf⋅ft138 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Second stage	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Third stage	45°45°45°
Fourth stage	45°45°45°
Hexagon head screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft adjuster


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump drive chain tensioner


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard

expand_more2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)


With spacer	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler

expand_more2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)


Banjo screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil pump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel


2.0 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2000.6–2005.11)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_more2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)


M14	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
M17	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreExtension for subframe


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_more2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)

Figure 3. Engine mounting, Subframe, 2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11).


Screws 2	83.34 lbf⋅ft83.34 lbf⋅ft113 N⋅m
See figure 3.

Screws 3	115.8 lbf⋅ft115.8 lbf⋅ft157 N⋅m
See figure 3.

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_more2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)


Front	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Rear	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


2.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2005.11)	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Toyota RAV4 SUV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2003 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations

In 2003 Toyota offered 2 generations of the RAV4 SUV. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation facelift

ACA2#, CLA2#, ZCA2#

2003 Toyota RAV4 SUV Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2003 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations

Second generation facelift

Toyota RAV4 SUV Second generation model years

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