Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Maintenance and care

Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. Caution Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or r ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle ...

Other materials:

Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components Removal Drain differential oil (see page df-10) Remove tailpipe assembly Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2). Remove center exhaust assembly Remove propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-3) Remove rear differential carrier subassembl ...

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 steering column cover lower Detach the 4 claws, release the ...

Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal. Place the oil seal retainer on wooden blocks. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal. Notice: Keep the lip free of foreign objects. Using sst and a hammer, tap in a ...