Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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.
Drive belt
Components
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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.
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Other materials:
Cup holders
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down.
Adjusting the size of the cup holder (front passenger’s side)
The adjuster can be removed.
Caution
Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup
holders.
Other items may be thrown out ...
Child restraint system
fixed with a child restraint
LATCH anchor
â– Child restraint LATCH
anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats.
â– When installing in the rear
outboard seats
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
1. Adjust the seat.
If there is a gap between ...
When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has trouble in the chassis and drivetrain,
use method 1 (flat bed truck).
Notice:
Do not use any towing method other than those
shown above.
For example, the towing methods shown below are
dangerous or dama ...
