Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove front door scuff plate lh (see page ir-26)
- Remove front door opening trim weatherstrip lh
- Remove rear door scuff plate lh (see page ir-29)
- Remove rear door opening trim weatherstrip lh
- Remove center pillar garnish lower lh
- Remove the lap belt anchor cover.
- Remove the anchor's built-in bolt from the pillar and disconnect the outer belt.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the garnish.
- Remove center pillar garnish lh
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 screws.
- Using a clip remover, detach the clip then remove the garnish.
- Pull out the outer belt anchor from the center pillar garnish.
- Remove front seat outer belt assembly lh
- Remove the nut and disconnect the shoulder anchor.
- Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the bolt and outer belt.
- Remove front shoulder belt anchor plate sub-assembly lh
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws.
- Remove the anchor plate from the garnish.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly
- Remove the 2 bolts and anchor.
Precaution
Caution:
Replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer
belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder anchor,
tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When
inspecting a ...
Inspection
Inspect front seat outer belt assembly
Notice:
Do not disassemble the retractor.
Before installing the outer belt, check the elr.
When the inclination of the retractor is 15Рor
...
Other materials:
Removal
Disconnect cable from 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 cable from positive battery
terminal
Remove battery clamp
...
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 ...
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 ...
