Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
- Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
- Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.
- Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws.
- Remove the filter cover.
- Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new
one.
The
marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
Changing interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “owner’s manual supplement” or “scheduled maintenance”.)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
Notice
When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, ...
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key s ...
Other materials:
Air mix control servo motor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Components
Removal
Remove air conditioning unit
Remove the air conditioning radiator (see page ac-
185).
Remove air mix control servo motor (see
page ac-191)
Inspection
Inspect air mix control servo motor
Inspect the servo motor operation.
Connect ...
Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction
Description
The center airbag sensor consists of the airbag sensor, the safing sensor,
the drive circuit, the diagnosis
circuit and the ignition control.
If the center airbag sensor receives signals from the airbag sensor, it
determines whether or not the srs
should be activated.
Dt ...
Installation
Install fuel filler opening lid lock retainer
Install the lock retainer and turn it counterclockwise
as shown in the illustration.
Install fuel filler opening lid lock retainer
Install the cable and turn it clockwise as shown in
the illustration.
Install the fuel l ...