Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- 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 steering pad assembly
- Straighten the front wheels.
- Using a t30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
- Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
Caution:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) ins ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install steering pad assembly
Support the steering pad with one ...
Other materials:
If you think
something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire w ...
Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit
Description
The damper servo (air inlet control) sends pulse signals to indicate the
damper position to the air
conditioning amplifier. The air conditioning amplifier activates the motor
(normal or reverse) based on
these signals to move the air inlet control damper to the appropriate pos ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever i ...
