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:

Coolant thermostat (coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature)
Hint: This dtc relates to the thermostat. Description This dtc is set when the engine coolant temperature (ect) does not reach 75°c (167°f) despite sufficient engine warm-up time having elapsed. Monitor description The ecm estimates the ect based on the starting temperature, en ...

Removal
Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh 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 terminal to prevent airbag and ...

Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the rear center seat)
To release the hooked buckle “b”, push the buckle release button. Release button To release the hooked plate A insert the mechanical key Or plate B or the wireless key into the hole on the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, retract it slowly. Stow th ...