Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove generator pulley with clutch
- Remove the cap from the pulley.
- Using a screwdriver, puncture the center of the cap and pry it off.
Notice:
Do not reuse the cap.
- Install sst to the pulley and vise as shown in the illustration.
Sst 09820-63020
- Mount sst (a) in a vise.
- Turn sst (b) clockwise to loosen the pulley.
- Remove the pulley.
- Remove generator brush holder assembly
- Remove the 3 nuts and generator rear end cover.
- Remove the terminal insulator.
- Remove the 2 screws and generator brush holder.
- Remove generator rotor assembly
- Remove the bolt and cord clip.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Using sst, remove the coil.
Sst 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04071, 09957-04010)
- Remove the washer.
- Remove the generator rotor.
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 preten ...
Inspection
Inspect generator brush holder assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Standard length:
9.5 To 11.5 Mm (0.374 To 0.453 In.)
Minimum length:
4.5 Mm (0.177 In.)
If th ...
Other materials:
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the key reminder
warning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
Hint:
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceedi ...
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
â– Emergency flashers
If the emergency fla ...
