Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle fluid
On-vehicle inspection
- Check transaxle fluid level
Hint:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°c (158 to 176°f)
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to each position from p to l position, and return it to the p position.
- Take out the atf dipstick and wipe it clean.
- Fully push the dipstick back into the pipe.
- Take it out and check that the fluid level is at the
hot position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace o-rings, fipgs, oil seals, plugs and/or other parts.
Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit
Description
The shift solenoid valve dsl is turned on and off by signals from the ecm to
control the hydraulic
pressure acting on the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the ...
Speed sensor
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Other materials:
Downhill assist control switch
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove downhill assist control switch
Detach t ...
Selecting the audio
source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and cd are
explained in this section.
Changing audio source
Press the “audio” button to display the audio source selection
screen.
If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “audio”
button again.
Select the d ...
Automatic transaxle assembly
Components
Removal
Remove engine assembly with transaxle
Remove the engine with transaxle (see page em-
98).
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain atf.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 47 n*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft. ...
