Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
- Install starter assembly
- Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 n*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*Lbf)
- Connect the starter connector.
- Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the cap.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*Lbf)
- Install battery bracket reinforcement
- Install the bracket reinforcement.
Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
- Install front battery bracket
- Install the bracket front with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
- Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Install battery
- Install battery insulator
- Install battery clamp
- Attach the hook of the battery clamp to the battery bracket front.
- Temporarily tighten the nut and install the bolt.
- Adjust the battery clamp's position.
- Fully tighten the nut and bolt.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*Lbf)
- Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Connect cable to positive battery terminal
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Reassembly
Hint:
Use high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearings,
gears, return spring and steel ball when assembling the
starter.
Install planetary gear
Apply grease to the planetary gears an ...
Starter relay
On-vehicle inspection
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airb ...
Other materials:
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a
new one if it is depleted.
â– If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart key system (if
equipped) and wireless remote
control will not function properly.
The operational range will be
reduced.
Items to prepare
Prepare the following be ...
Selecting shift ranges in the s position
To enter s mode, shift the shift lever to s. Shift ranges can be selected
by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of
your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from 1 to
6, will be di ...
Body
General maintenance
Tighten bolts and nuts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed
below, if necessary.
Front axle and suspension
Drivetrain
Rear axle and suspension
Brake system
Engine mounting
Other chassis parts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the bo ...
