Toyota RAV4 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:
Emission inspection
and maintenance (i/m)
programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The obd system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission contr ...
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 of the vehicle
electronic systems. For details about ecu and
sensor locations, refer to the sec ...
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system
While the engine switch is in the
“on” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between p and d, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a smart key system
While the en ...