Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 the clamp on the clamp track portion of the hose.
- For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread the tabs slightly after installation by pushing in the direction of the arrows as shown in the illustration.
Removal and installation of engine intake parts
If any metal particles enter inlet system parts, they
may damage the engine.
When removing and installing inlet system parts,
cover the openings of the removed parts and engine
openings ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Door courtesy switch circuit
Description
The main body ecu detects the condition of the door courtesy switch.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Read value of intelligent tester (door courtesy light switch)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch to the on positi ...
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
Monitor description
The ecm uses sensors mounted in front of and behind the three-way catalytic
converter (twc) to
monitor its efficiency.
The first sensor, the air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor, sends pre-catalyst
information to the ecm. The second
sensor, the heated oxygen (ho2) sensor, se ...
For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline
vapors flow into the converter, it may cause
overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
Avoid performing unnecess ...
