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:
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include
total load capacity, seating
capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating) and cargo
capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the
combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity:
Seating capacity means the
max ...
Starter 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 starter relay
Remove the starter relay fr ...
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
â– Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags ...
