Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / 2Az-fe engine mechanical / Drive belt / On-vehicle inspection

Toyota RAV4. On-vehicle inspection

Check fan and generator v belt

Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.

If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

Hint:

Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.

If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley.

Hint:

A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.

Removal

Remove radiator support opening cover Remove front wheel rh Remove front fender apron rh Remove front suspension member reinforcement rh Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh. ...

Other materials:

When servicing active torque control 4wd vehicles
The active torque control 4wd rav4 is equipped with the 4 wheel drive control system. If incorrect preparations or test procedures are used, the test will not only be unsuccessful, but may be dangerous as well. Caution: Never accelerate or decelerate the vehicle suddenly. Obs ...

Skid control sensor (for 2wd)
Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery termin ...

Snow mode switch (AWD vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow. System operation ■ Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicles Press the snow mode switch. When the switch is pressed, the system switches to snow mode and the snow mode indicator illuminates on the ...