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:

If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...

Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the condenser to detect the ambient temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the combination meter and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for contr ...

Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel. Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or navigation system. Volume Radio mode: selects a radio stat ...