Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Removal
- Table of bolt, screw and nut
Hint:
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet codes in the table below.
- 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 instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 6 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove combination meter assembly
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Pull the combination meter as indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
- Remove no. 2 Instrument cluster finish panel center
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips, 3claws and remove the cluster finish panel, then disconnect the connector.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove no. 1 Instrument cluster finish panel center
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips, 3claws and remove the cluster finish panel, then disconnect the connector.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove radio receiver
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Detach the 4 clips, remove the radio receiver and then disconnect the connectors.
- Remove instrument panel register assembly center
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the instrument panel register.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove glove compartment door assembly (see page ip-20)
- Remove front pillar garnish lh (see page ir- 27)
- Remove front pillar garnish rh (see page ir- 28)
- Remove upper instrument panel
- Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag.
- Disconnect the passenger airbag connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
- Disconnect the connectors and clamps.
- Detach the 6 clips and 5 claws and remove the instrument panel.
Precaution
Precaution for vehicle with srs airbag and
seat belt pretensioner
Some operations in this section may affect the srs
airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Prior to
performing the corresp ...
Disassembly
Remove no. 1 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 2 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 1 Heater to re ...
Other materials:
Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator, and other item values to be read
without removing any parts. Reading the data list
early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Notice:
In the table below, the values listed under "no ...
Operating a usb memory
Connecting a usb memory enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
Connecting a usb memory
Open the cover and connect
a usb memory.
Turn on the power of the usb
memory if it is not turned on.
Press the “media” button repeatedly until “usb” is displayed.
Cont ...
Fail-safe chart
Fail-safe chart
This function minimizes the loss of the ect functions
when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
Automatic transmission fluid (atf) temperature
sensor:
when the atf temperature sensor has a
malfunction, o/d up-shift is prohibited
Counter gear speed sensor n ...