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

Knock sensor

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Removal

Discharge fuel system pressure (see page fu-9) Drain coolant (see page co-6) Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the c ...

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Inspection
Inspect cylinder head for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and manifolds. Maximum warpage: 0.08 Mm (0.0032 In.) If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-a ...

For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline vapors flow into the converter, it may cause overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions. Use only unleaded gasoline. Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes. Avoid performing unnecess ...

How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint: Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart. *: Use the intelligent tester. Vehicle brought to workshop Inspect battery voltage Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding. Pr ...