Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake booster
Installation
(2005/11-2006/01)
- Install check valve grommet
- Install the grommet to the booster.
- Install brake vacuum check valve
assembly
- Install the check valve to the grommet.
- Install brake booster gasket
- Install a new gasket to the booster.
- Install brake master cylinder push rod
clevis
- Install the push rod clevis to the booster.
- Temporarily tighten the push rod clevis lock nut.
Hint:
The push rod clevis lock nut will be tightened to a
torque specification in the "check and adjust
brake pedal height" procedures.
- Install brake booster assembly
- Install the booster with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 12.7 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*Lbf)
- Install push rod pin


- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the push
rod pin.
- Install the push rod pin to the push rod clevis.
Notice:
The push rod pin must be installed as shown in
the illustration.
- Install the clip to the push rod pin.
Notice:
The clip must be installed as shown in the
illustration.
- Check and adjust brake booster push rod
(see page br-24)
- Connect vacuum hose
- Connect the vacuum hose to the check valve.
- Install brake master cylinder subassembly
(see page br-25)
- Install abs and traction actuator
assembly with bracket (see page bc-186)
- Connect brake lines (see page bc-187)
- Fill reservoir with brake fluid (see page br-
6)
- Bleed air from brake master cylinder (see
page br-7)
- Bleed air from brake line (see page br-7)
- Bleed air from abs and traction actuator
assembly (see page br-8)
- Check and adjust brake pedal height (see
page br-13)
- Check brake pedal free play (see page br-
14)
- Check brake pedal reserve distance (see
page br-14)
- Check brake fluid level in reservoir (see
page br-6)
- Check for brake fluid leakage
- Install air cleaner case sub-assembly
- Install the air cleaner case (see page em-105).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the installation of the
air cleaner case up until the installation of the purge
vsv.
Installation
(2006/01- )
- Install check valve grommet
- Install the grommet to the booster.
- Install brake vacuum check valve
assembly
- Install the check valve to the grommet.
- Install brake booster gasket
- Install a new gasket to the booster.
- Install brake master cylinder push rod
clevis
- Install the push rod clevis to the booster.
- Temporarily tighten the push rod clevis lock nut.
Hint:
The push rod clevis lock nut will be tightened to a
torque specification in the "check and adjust
brake pedal height" procedures.
- Install brake booster assembly
- Install the booster with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 12.7 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*Lbf)
- Install push rod pin


- Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the push
rod pin.
- Install the push rod pin to the push rod clevis.
Notice:
The push rod pin must be installed as shown in
the illustration.
- Install the clip to the push rod pin.
Notice:
The clip must be installed as shown in the
illustration.
- Check and adjust brake booster push rod
(see page br-24)
- Connect vacuum hose
- Connect the vacuum hose to the check valve.
- Install brake master cylinder subassembly
(see page br-26)
- Install abs and traction actuator
assembly with bracket (see page bc-187)
- Connect brake lines (see page bc-188)
- Fill reservoir with brake fluid (see page br-
6)
- Bleed air from brake master cylinder (see
page br-7)
- Bleed air from brake line (see page br-7)
- Bleed air from abs and traction actuator
assembly (see page br-8)
- Check and adjust brake pedal height (see
page br-15)
- Check brake pedal free play (see page br-
15)
- Check brake pedal reserve distance (see
page br-16)
- Check brake fluid level in reservoir (see
page br-6)
- Check for brake fluid leakage
- Install air cleaner case sub-assembly (for
2az-fe)
- Install the air cleaner case (see page em-105).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the installation of the
air cleaner case up until the installation of the purge
vsv.
- Install air cleaner case (for 2gr-fe)
- Install the air cleaner case (see page em-31).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the installation of the
air cleaner case up until the installation of the air
cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check brake fluid level warning switch
Remove the reservoir filler cap and strainer.
Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch
connector.
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Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Drain brake fluid
Notic ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
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Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)
Description
The park/neutral position (pnp) switch detects the shift lever position and
sends signals to the ecm.
Monitor description
These dtcs indicate a problem with the park/neutral position switch and the
wire harness in the park/
neutral position switch circuit.
The park/neu ...
Parts location
System diagram
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