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

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. Using a mirror, ...

General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

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 ...

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Disassembly (2006/01- )
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp One touch type: using a screwdriver, remove the no. 2 Inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Claw engagement type: using needle-nose pliers, remove the no. 2 Inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...

Hill-start assist control
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards before the engine is restarted and drive force is generated. When drive force is generat ...

Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency. Removal method Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the “lock” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off. Open the glove box. Slide ...