Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
- Remove radiator support opening cover
- Remove front wheel rh
- Remove front fender apron rh
- Remove front suspension member reinforcement rh
- Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
- Remove fan and generator v belt
- Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then remove the fan and generator v belt.
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Notice:
- Be sure to connect sst and the tools so that they are in line during use.
- When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly for 3 seconds or more. Do not apply force rapidly.
- After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force any more than necessary.
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib ...
Installation
Install fan and generator v belt
Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed
belt tensioner arm clockwise, then install the
fan and generator v belt.
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Other materials:
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
Rear combination light assembly
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
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 t ...
Disassembly
Remove magnetic switch assembly
Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from
the magnetic switch.
Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch
to the starter drive housing.
Remove the magnetic switch.
Remove the return spring and plunger from the
starter drive hou ...
