Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Propeller shaft system
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Propeller shaft
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Propeller shaft assembly
Components
Removal
Remove propeller shaft with center bearing
shaft assembly
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers, and
disconnect the propeller with center bearing shaft. ...
Other materials:
Footwell light
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect footwell light
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the light. ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Look for output diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) (from the
dtc checks) in the appropriate section's diagnostic trouble
code chart. Use the chart to determine the trouble area and
the proper inspection procedure. A description of each of the
chart's columns are below.
Item
Description
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Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback
frame, seat cushion frame and reclining adjuster may
injure your hands.
Remove rear seat headrest assembly
Remove rear seat center headrest
assembly
Remove center armrest hinge cover rh
Return the seatback to the upr ...
