Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2006/01- )
- Inspect drive belt (see page em-7)
- Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
- Replace air cleaner filter
- Remove the air filter.
- Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
- Replace the air filter with a new one, if necessary.
- Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page lu-1)
- Replace engine coolant (see page co-1)
- Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap (see page ec-28)
- Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation.
- Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect drive belt (see page em-6)
Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
Replace air cleaner filter
Remove the air filter.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged ...
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, ...
Other materials:
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters/seat ventilators
Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the seat
upholstery
WARNING
â– To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories ...
Wiper insert replacement
When replacing the wiper
insert, perform the following
procedure to operate each
wiper.
Windshield wipers
â– Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation
1. While holding the hook portion A
of the wiper arm, first
lift up the driver side, and
then lift up the passenger
side.
When returning the ...
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
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, obse ...
