Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front wiper motor
Inspection
- Inspect front wiper motor

- Check the lo operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper
motor operates at low speed (lo).
Ok:
front wiper motor operates at low speed
(lo).
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.
- Check the hi operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 3 (+2) and the negative battery (-) lead
to terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper
motor operates at high speed (hi).

Ok:
front wiper motor operates at high speed
(hi).
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.

- Check the automatic stop operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 4 (e). With the motor rotating at low
speed (lo), disconnect the lead from terminal
5 (+1) to stop the wiper motor operation at any
position other than the automatic stop position.
- Using sst, connect the terminals 1 (+s) and 5
(+1). Then connect the battery's positive (+)
lead to terminal 2 (b) to restart the motor
operation at low speed (lo).

- Check that the motor stops automatically at the
automatic stop position.
Ok:
refer to the illumination.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.
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
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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 ai ...
Other materials:
System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering effort.
The power steering ecu determines directions and the
amount of assisting power in accordanc ...
Front axle hub
Components (2005/11-2006/01)
Components (2006/01- )
On-vehicle inspection
Check front axle hub bearing
Remove the front wheel.
Disconnect the front disc brake cylinder (see page
br-40).
Remove the front disc.
Inspect the axle hub backlash.
Using a dial indicator ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...