Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove generator pulley with clutch
- Remove the cap from the pulley.
- Using a screwdriver, puncture the center of the cap and pry it off.
Notice:
Do not reuse the cap.
- Install sst to the pulley and vise as shown in the illustration.
Sst 09820-63020
- Mount sst (a) in a vise.
- Turn sst (b) clockwise to loosen the pulley.
- Remove the pulley.
- Remove generator brush holder assembly
- Remove the 3 nuts and generator rear end cover.
- Remove the terminal insulator.
- Remove the 2 screws and generator brush holder.
- Remove generator rotor assembly
- Remove the bolt and cord clip.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Using sst, remove the coil.
Sst 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04071, 09957-04010)
- Remove the washer.
- Remove the generator rotor.
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 ...
Inspection
Inspect generator brush holder assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Standard length:
9.5 To 11.5 Mm (0.374 To 0.453 In.)
Minimum length:
4.5 Mm (0.177 In.)
If th ...
Other materials:
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to follow
the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
obser ...
Body
General maintenance
Tighten bolts and nuts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed
below, if necessary.
Front axle and suspension
Drivetrain
Rear axle and suspension
Brake system
Engine mounting
Other chassis parts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the bo ...
Horn system
Parts location
System diagram
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by c ...
