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 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 rear door armrest base panel upper lh (see page ed-40)
- Remove rear door trim board subassembly lh (see page ed-40)
- Remove rear door belt moulding assembly lh
- Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the claws to remove the belt moulding as shown in the illustration.
Hint:
Tape the remover tip before use.
Notice:
Be careful when removing the belt moulding as there are claws attached to the front and rear ends of the belt moulding.
Rear door belt moulding
Components
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Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Install rear door belt moulding assembly
lh
Attach the claws to ins ...
Other materials:
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim ...
Reassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Install front seat wire
Install seat position airbag sensor (see
page rs-390)
Install lumbar support adjuster assembly
Install the lumbar support adjuster with the 2
screws.
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Coolant
Replacement
Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
Drain engine coolant
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Hint:
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it
according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
Do not remove the radiator ...
