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:
Room 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 room light lens
Using a screwdriver ...
Rear axle hub and bearing
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Remove rear wheel
Disconnect rear drive shaft assembly lh
(for 4wd)
Disconnect the drive shaft (see page ds-69).
Remove rear disc brake cylinder assembly
lh (see page br-55)
Remove rear disc (see page br-57)
Check bearing backlash a ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condition:
Cleaning instructions
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft clo ...
