Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Charging generator

On-vehicle inspection

Check battery condition Notice: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe d ...

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 preten ...

Other materials:

Snow mode switch (AWD vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow. System operation â–  Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicles Press the snow mode switch. When the switch is pressed, the system switches to snow mode and the snow mode indicator illuminates on the ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...

Wiper insert replacement
When replacing the wiper insert, perform the following procedure to operate each wiper. Windshield wipers â–  Windshield wiper blade removal and installation 1. While holding the hook portion A of the wiper arm, first lift up the driver side, and then lift up the passenger side. When returning the ...