Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Ignition key cylinder light

Components

Removal

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery

Caution:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. Place front wheels facing straight ahead

3. Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)

4. Remove steering wheel assembly (see page sr-12)

5. Remove steering column cover (see page sr-12)

6. Remove transponder key amplifier (see page sr-14)

Inspection

1. Inspect transponder key amplifier

1. W/ engine immobiliser system:

Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6, and then check that the light comes on.

Ok: led illuminates.

If the result is not as specified, replace the transponder key amplifier.

2. W/o engine immobiliser system:

1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and then check that the light comes on.

Ok: led illuminates.

If the result is not as specified, replace the transponder key amplifier.

Installation

1. Install transponder key amplifier (see page sr-18)

2. Install steering column cover (see page sr- 20)

3. Install steering wheel assembly (see page sr-21)

4. Place front wheels facing straight ahead

5. Inspect steering wheel center point

6. Install steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)

7. Connect cable to negative battery terminal

8. Inspect steering pad assembly (see page rs- 337)

9. Check srs warning light

1. Check the srs warning light (see page rs-337).