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

Toyota RAV4. On-vehicle inspection


  1. Check fan and generator v belt

  1. 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.

  1. 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:

Drive belt
Components ...

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:

Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system Start up the engine. Turn the a/c switch on. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component int ...

Diaphragm oil seal
Components Removal Drain differential oil Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil. Install a new gasket to the rear differential drain plug. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the rear differe ...

Fastening the seat belt (for the rear center seat)
Press the plate to release, and then pull the seat belt. Push the plate into the buckle in the order of plate “a” and plate “b” until a clicking sound is heard. Plate “a”, buckle “a” Plate “b”, buckle “b” ...

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