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 radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem excessively.
- Remove hood to radiator grille seal
- Remove the double-sided tape.
- Detach the 7 clips and remove the hood to radiator grille seal.
- Remove no. 2 Radiator grille emblem
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Detach the claw and remove the emblem.
- Remove radiator grille ornament plate (for separate type)
- Remove the 12 screws and ornament plate.
- Remove radiator grille emblem
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 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.
Removal
Remove radiator grille sub-assembly
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower
Detach the 1 ...
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 radiator ...
Other materials:
Can communication system
Precaution
Precaution
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the
resistance of the main wire and the branch wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the
key reminder warning system and light reminder
warning system are not in operation.
Before measuring th ...
Solar sensor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Components
Removal
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 solar sensor
Using a screwdriver, p ...
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
cha ...
