Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Cooling fan relay
On-vehicle inspection
- 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 engine room no. 2 Relay block cover
- Inspect no. 1 Fan relay (marking: fan no. 1)
- Remove the relay from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
- measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.
- Install the relay.
- Inspect no. 2 Fan relay (marking: fan no. 2)
- Remove the relay from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.
- Install the relay.
- Inspect no. 3 Fan relay (marking: fan no. 3)
- Remove the relay from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.
- Install the relay.
- Install engine room no. 2 Relay block cover
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Cooling fan motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect no. 1 Cooling fan motor
Disconnect the no. 1 Fan connector.
Connect the battery and ammeter to the no. 1 Fan
motor connector.
Check th ...
Radiator
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly
Measure the valve opening pressure.
If there are water stains or foreign matter on oring
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Other materials:
High pitched horn
Components
Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
(see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner lh (see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner rh (see page et-4)
Remove front bumper cover (see page et-5)
Remove high pitched horn
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove t ...
Front seat cushion heater
Inspection
Inspect front seat cushion heater
assembly lh
Measure the resistance of the seat cushion heater.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the seat
cushion heater assembly.
Heat the thermostat with a light.
Measure the resistance of the sea ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
E ...
