Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Maintenance / Brake

General maintenance

Inspect brake lines and hoses

Hint:

Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect brake lines and hoses

Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:

Damage
Wear
Deformation
Cracks
Corrosion
Leaks
Bends
Twists

Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.

Inspect front brake

Check the front brake pads and discs (see page br- 42).

Inspect brake linings and drums

Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of the parking brake.

General maintenance (2006/01- )

Inspect drive belt (see page em-7) Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7) Replace air cleaner filter Remove the air filter. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged ...

Chassis

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Other materials:

Assist map number un-writing
Description The power steering ecu outputs this dtc when it determines that the assist map is not written in the ecu. Hint: The assist map data is written in the power steering ecu to control assisting power. The assist map has 3 types. Select an assist map according to the vehicle ...

Evaporator temperature sensor circuit
Description The no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) is installed on the evaporator in the air conditioning unit to detect the temperature of the cooled air that has passed through the evaporator and to control the air conditioner. It sends signals to the air conditioni ...

Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer. For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer. Preparing for ...