Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front wiper rubber
Components
Removal
- Remove front wiper blade
- Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade removed. The arm tip may damage the windshield surface.
- Remove wiper rubber
- Detach the head part (large side) of the wiper rubber from the wiper blade.
- Remove the wiper rubber in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not pull out the wiper rubber forcibly. Doing so will deform the backing plate or damage the blade claw.
- Remove the 2 wiper rubber backing plates from the wiper rubber.
Installation
- Install wiper rubber
- Install the 2 packing plates to the rubber.
Notice:
Install the packing plates facing the proper direction.
- Install the wiper rubber to the claw of the wiper blade in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Hint:
Install the wiper rubber so that the head part (large side) of the wiper rubber faces the arm axle side.
- Attach the head part (large side) of the wiper rubber to the rear end side claw of the wiper blade.
Notice:
Push the wiper blade into the grooves of the wiper rubber to attach them completely.
- Install front wiper blade
- Attach the claw to install the wiper blade.
Front wiper motor and link
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 ...
Rear wiper motor
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:
Reassembly
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Install seat lock release band
Install the band with nut.
Hint:
After installing the band, feed it through the
seatback frame hole towards the rear of the vehicle.
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Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...
Bleeding
Hint:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the
brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact
with any painted surface.
Remove cowl top ventilator louver bracket lh
Detach the 6 claws and ...
