Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Circuit inspection
A description of the main areas of each circuit inspection is below.
| Item | Description |
| description | The major role, operation of the circuit and its component parts are explained. |
| Dtc no., Dtc detection condition, trouble area | Indicates the diagnostic trouble codes, diagnostic trouble code detection conditions, and trouble areas of a problem. |
| Wiring diagram | This shows a wiring diagram of the circuit.
Use this diagram together with electrical wiring diagram to thoroughly understand the circuit. |
| Inspection procedures | Use the inspection procedures to determine if the circuit is normal or abnormal. If abnormal, use the inspection procedures to determine whether the problem is located in the sensors, actuators, wire harnesses or ecu. |
| Inspection procedure connector illustrations |
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Problem symptoms table
When a "normal" code is output during a dtc check but
the problem is still occurring, use the problem symptoms
table. The suspected areas (circuits or parts) for each
problem symptom are ...
Other materials:
Front stabilizer bar
Components
Removal
Remove front wheel
Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.
Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Remove front suspension member brace front lh
...
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
General maintenance (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 play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
