Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Maintenance / Brake

General maintenance

Inspect brake lines and hoses

Hint:

Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect brake lines and hoses

Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:

Damage
Wear
Deformation
Cracks
Corrosion
Leaks
Bends
Twists

Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.

Inspect front brake

Check the front brake pads and discs (see page br- 42).

Inspect brake linings and drums

Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of the parking brake.

General maintenance (2006/01- )

Inspect drive belt (see page em-7) Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7) Replace air cleaner filter Remove the air filter. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged ...

Chassis

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Other materials:

Yaw rate and deceleration sensor
Components 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 front seat assembly lh For manual seat: ...

Disassembly
Remove idler pulley (see page em-23) Remove oil dipstick Remove oil dipstick guide (see page em-57) Remove manifold stay (see page em-57) Remove no. 2 Manifold stay (see page em-58) Remove no. 1 Exhaust manifold heat insulator (see page em-58) Remove exhaust manifold converter subas ...

Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
Heated steering wheel Warm up the grip of the steering wheel Seat heaters Warm up the seat upholstery Seat ventilators Maintain good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery WARNING ■To prevent minor burn injuries Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories ...