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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections.

Toyota RAV4. Do-it-yourself service precautions


Toyota RAV4. Do-it-yourself service precautions


Toyota RAV4. Do-it-yourself service precautions


Caution

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

When working on the engine compartment

Caution

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Vehicles without a smart key system

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “on” position, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in ignition on mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

From getting in your eyes.

Notice

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.

Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift t ...

Other materials:

List of storage features
Glove box Bottle holders Console box Cup holders Storage boxes Caution Items that should not be left in the storage spaces Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high: Glasses may b ...

Replacement
Replace generator drive end frame bearing Remove the 4 screws and bearing retainer. Using sst and a hammer, tap out the bearing. Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) Using sst and a press, press in a new bearing. Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09 ...

Precaution
Precaution for vehicle with srs airbag and seat belt pretensioner Some operations in this section may affect the srs airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Prior to performing the corresponding operations, read the srs airbag notice (see page rs-1). Components ...

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