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:
Luggage cover (if
equipped)
â– Installing the luggage cover
1. Compress the both ends of
the luggage cover and insert
into the recess to install.
2. Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.
â– Removing the luggage
cover
1. Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.
2. Compre ...
Transmission control cable assembly
Replacement
Remove rear console box sub-assembly
Remove the console box (see page ip-20).
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 pre ...
High mounted stop light assembly
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 airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove back door center garnish (see page
ed-59)
...
