Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
- Remove hood to radiator grille seal
- Remove the double-side tape.
- Detach the 7 clips and remove the hood to radiator grille seal.
- Remove radiator grille ornament plate (for separate type)
- Remove the 12 screws and ornament plate.
- Remove radiator grille emblem
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the emblem from the radiator grille.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the emblem base.
Radiator grille
Components
Removal
Remove radiator grille (see page et-6)
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
...
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and ...
Other materials:
Manual shifting test
Manual shifting test
Hint:
Through this test, it can be determined whether the
trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or if it is a
mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the
problem is in the transaxle itself.
Disconnect ...
Removal
Discharge refrigerant from
refrigeration system (see page ac-172)
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 ...
Steering column assembly
Components
Removal
Caution:
Some of these service operations affect the srs airbag
system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing the steering column
(see page rs-1).
Place front wheels facing straight ahead
Disconnect cab ...
