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Remove and replace the timing belt of a Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 1, Xa10 - Years 1994-2000
Part: Timing belt

Let's get ready to disassemble and replace the timing belt of a Toyota Rav 4. Lift the engine hood, remove the engine soundproofing panel and the belt cover. Once these operations have been carried out with the appropriate fixed wrench, loosen the belt tensioner roller and remove the belt from its seat. With a socket wrench we go to unscrew the tightening pin of the belt tensioner roller, remove the water pump as in the video. We assemble the new water pump (if to be replaced), the belt tensioner and the belt itself, we tighten everything with the socket wrench. Finally we mount the engine soundproofing panel and the belt cover.


Posted on 21 November 2023 by ScegliAuto



How do you replace the timing belt of the Toyota RAV 4?
Toyota Rav 4 (1994-2000 / MK 1, Xa10) On the Toyota RAV 4, the timing belt can be replaced by opening the hood and accessing the components located on the left side of the engine block: h
How to replace the timing belt and water pump of the Toyota RAV 4.
Toyota Rav 4 (1994-2000 / MK 1, Xa10) Today we will see the instructions for dismantling and replacing the timing belt of the Toyota RAV 4. First, we lift the vehicle and begin by removin
How do you replace the timing belt of the Toyota RAV 4?
Toyota Rav 4 (1994-2000 / MK 1, Xa10) The procedure for replacing the timing belt on the Toyota RAV 4 involves lifting the vehicle with a jack or a lift, so that the right front wheel and

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