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:
System description
General
The air conditioning system has the following
features:
The air conditioning amplifier controls the
operation of parts, such as the a/c compressor,
automatically in accordance with the operating
conditions of the air conditioning system.
Mode position and damper ...
Inspection
Inspect rear stabilizer link assembly lh
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud
back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at
a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque
reading on the fifth turn.
...
Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system
stops and starts the engine
according to brake pedal or
shift lever operation when
the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a stoplight, intersection,
etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operatio ...
