Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
- Basic repair hint
- For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
- Electronic control
- Removal and installation of fuel control parts
- Removal and installation of engine intake parts
- Handling of hose clamps
- For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
- For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
- When servicing active torque control 4wd vehicles
- When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
- For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
- Inspection and adjustment of joint angle during removal and installation of propeller shaft (4wd)
Basic repair hint
Hints on operations
1
Attire
Always wear a clean uniform.
A hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2
Vehicle protection
Prepare a grille cover, f ...
Other materials:
Rear combination light assembly
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
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 t ...
Installation
(2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the oil s ...
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide ...
