Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- Install steering pad assembly
- Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
- Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
Notice:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Connect the horn connector.
- Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
- Using a t30 "torx" driver, install the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*Lbf)
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
- Inspect steering pad assembly
- Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
- Check that the horn sounds.
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-34).
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at le ...
Disposal
Hint:
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an srs or disposing
of the steering pad, be sure to deploy the airbag first in
accordance with the procedure described below. If any
abnormality occurs ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust usin ...
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Location of treadwear indicators
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tir ...
Disassembly
Remove magnetic switch assembly
Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from
the magnetic switch.
Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch
to the starter drive housing.
Remove the magnetic switch.
Remove the return spring and plunger from the
starter drive hou ...
