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:

Rear brake flexible hose
Installation Hint: Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Install rear brake tube flexible hose Notice: The gasket and union bolt must be used as a set, as shown in the illustration. Connect the flexible hose wi ...

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
Monitor description The ecm uses sensors mounted in front of and behind the three-way catalytic converter (twc) to monitor its efficiency. The first sensor, the air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor, sends pre-catalyst information to the ecm. The second sensor, the heated oxygen (ho2) sensor, se ...

If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with the spare tire. For details about tires Caution If you have a flat tire Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, ...