Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
- Remove front seat headrest assembly
- Remove front seat assembly

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the foremost position.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- remove the front seat track bracket outer cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the front seat track bracket inner cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the rearmost position.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the center position. Then, operate the power
seat switch knob and move the seatback to the
upright position.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal.
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner
activation.
- Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then
remove the seat.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Install front seat assembly
Place the seat in the cabin.
Notice:
Be ca ...
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Remove reclining power seat switch knob
Using a screwdriver, detach the knob.
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Other materials:
Seat belt instructions
for canadian owners
(in french)
The following is a french explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
english.
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécurité
Tirez sur la ceinture &eacut ...
Front passenger airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front passenger airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision and airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the front passenger airbag installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
chec ...
Rear speed sensor (for 4wd)
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
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 termin ...