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:
Headlight relay
On-vehicle inspection
Remove headlight relay
Remove the headlight relay from the engine room
no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance
If result is not as specified, replace the relay. ...
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.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-411)
Remove air cleaner case
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Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection
Check cooling system for leaks
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the radiator reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal
expansion will cause hot engine coolant and
steam to b ...
