A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circuits one by one. An adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity is enough to perform effective troubleshooting, accurate diagnoses and necessary repairs.
For using intelligent tester

Connect the cable of the intelligent tester to the dlc3, turn the ignition switch on and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.
* If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the dlc3 of the original vehicle.
* If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the service department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
Oil pump
Components
Removal
Remove chain sub-assembly
Remove the chain (see page em-22).
Remove oil pump assembly
Remove the 3 bolts, oil pump and gasket.
Disassembly
Remove oil pump strainer
Remove the 2 nuts, oil pump strainer and gasket.
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Rear seat inner belt assembly
Components
Removal
Remove rear seat leg cover
Remove rear no. 2 Seat leg side cover
Remove rear no. 3 Seat leg side cover (w/
rear no. 2 Seat) (see page se-81)
Remove rear no. 3 Seat leg side cover (w/o
rear no. 2 Seat) (see page se-81)
Remove rear no. 4 Seat leg side co ...
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
â– To avoid serious damage to
your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4
wheels on the ground.
â– To prevent causing serious
damage to the transmission
and AWD system (AWD models)
2WD models: ...