Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the sliding roof system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Inspect communication function of multiplex communication system (can)*
- Using the intelligent tester, check if the multiplex communication system (can) is functioning normally.
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting
- Data list / active test (see page rf-7)
- Terminals of ecu (see page rf-5)
- On-vehicle inspection (see page rf-9)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
General
This system has the following functions: manual slide
open and close; auto slide open and close; manual tilt up
and down; auto tilt up and down; jam protection; and key
off operation. ...
Initialization
Initialize sliding roof drive gear subassembly
Notice:
When replacing the sliding roof drive gear, the
sliding roof drive gear requires initialization. If a
reset is not executed, the followi ...
Other materials:
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Cautio ...
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 mass air flow meter
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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