Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Handling of hose clamps
- Before removing the hose, check the clamp position so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
- Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new ones.
- When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the clamp track portion of the hose.
- For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread the tabs slightly after installation by pushing in the direction of the arrows as shown in the illustration.
Removal and installation of engine intake parts
If any metal particles enter inlet system parts, they
may damage the engine.
When removing and installing inlet system parts,
cover the openings of the removed parts and engine
openings ...
For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and
sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as
possible.
Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.)
Away from the ecu and sensors ...
Other materials:
Operating instructions
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Type a
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The headlights an ...
Towing related terms
Gcwr (gross combination weight rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(inc ...
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter ...
