Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear wiper rubber
Components
Removal
- Remove rear wiper blade assembly
- Rotate and remove the cap as described in the "remove" procedures.
- Raise the arm and blade.
- Raise the wiper blade to the position where the claw detach with a ''click'' sound, as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the claw.
- Pull the wiper blade straight toward the left side of the vehicle to remove it from the wiper arm.
Notice:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade removed. The arm tip may damage the back door glass surface.
- Remove rear wiper rubber
- Lift and pull the end of the wiper rubber protruding from the blade stopper as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not forcibly pull out the wiper rubber. The backing plates will be deformed or the blade claws will be damaged.
Hint:
Lightly pushing the rubber between the ends and middle will allow it to be removed more easily.
Installation
- Install rear wiper rubber
- Install the no. 1 And no. 2 Backing plates as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Install the backing plates facing the correct direction.
- Insert the wiper rubber from the front end of the wiper blade to the rear end through the second claw.
- After pushing the wiper rubber through the rear end claw, allow it to stick out from the rear end stopper.
- Slide the wiper rubber through the front end claw.
- Install rear wiper blade assembly
- Push the wiper blade straight toward the right side of the vehicle to install it to the wiper arm.
- Lower the arm and blade.
- Rotate and install the cap.
Rear wiper motor
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Wiper switch
Precaution
Precaution for vehicle with srs
Some procedures in this section may affect the
supplemental restraint system (srs). Prior to
performing the procedures, read the srs section's
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Other materials:
Diagnosis system
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with the trouble area to warn the driver.
The table below indicates which lights come on when
there ar ...
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust usin ...
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
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