Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When removing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature

- Remove no. 1 Back door emblem assembly

- Put protective tape around the emblem.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and
emblem.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example,
wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided
tape that holds the emblem to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to
damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove back door name plate

- Put protective tape around the name plate.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and
name plate.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example,
wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided
tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the name plate, take care not to
damage the name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove no. 1 Back door emblem

- Put protective tape around the emblem.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and
emblem.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example,
wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided
tape that holds the emblem to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to
damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove no. 4 Back door name plate (for 4wd)

- Put protective tape around the name plate.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and
name plate.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example,
wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided
tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the name plate, take care not to
damage the name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When installing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standar ...
Other materials:
Optimal use of the
audio system
On the “sound settings” screen, sound quality (treble/mid/
bass), volume balance can be adjusted.
How to adjust the sound settings and sound quality
Select “-” or “+” to adjust
the treble, mid or bass to
a level between -5 and 5.
Select “front” or “rear” to
adjust the fr ...
Operating an ipod
Connecting an ipod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Connecting an ipod
Open the cover and connect
an ipod using an ipod cable.
Turn on the power of the ipod if
it is not turned on.
Press the “media” button repeatedly until “ipod” is displayed.
...
Components
Fuse boxes
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Radiator
Electric cooling fan
Condenser
Washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Checking the engine oil
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the di ...