Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Circuit opening relay
On-vehicle inspection
- 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.
- Inspect instrument panel junction block
Notice:
The circuit opening relay is built into the instrument panel junction block.
- Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the instrument panel junction block.
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Ig2 relay
On-vehicle inspection
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airb ...
ECM
Components
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Other materials:
Vacuum switching valve
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 purge vsv
Disconnect the purge vsv ...
Reassembly
Hint:
Use high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearings,
gears, return spring and steel ball when assembling the
starter.
Install planetary gear
Apply grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of
the planetary shaft.
Install the 3 planetary gears.
Install starter arm ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
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