Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
- Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as possible.
- Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems. For details about ecu and sensor locations, refer to the section of the applicable components.
- Keep the antenna and feeder separate from other wiring as much as possible. This will prevent signals of the communication equipment from affecting vehicle equipment and vice versa.
- Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
- Do not install a high-powered mobile communication system.
Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position
so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new
ones.
When reusing a hose, attach t ...
For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
Notices when using drum tester
Before beginning testing, disable the vsc. To
disable the vsc, turn the ignition switch off
and connect sst to terminals 12 (ts) and 4
(cg) of the dlc ...
Other materials:
General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the
rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to
be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge
to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures
only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circ ...
Body
General maintenance
Tighten bolts and nuts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed
below, if necessary.
Front axle and suspension
Drivetrain
Rear axle and suspension
Brake system
Engine mounting
Other chassis parts
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the bo ...
Throttle actuator control system
Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm, and opens and closes the
throttle valve using gears. The
opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp)
sensor, which is mounted on
the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm in ord ...
