Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Headlight dimmer switch
Precaution
- Precaution for vehicle with srs
- Some procedures in this section may affect the
supplemental restraint system (srs). Prior to
performing the procedures, read the srs section's
"precaution" (see page rs-1).
Components
![Toyota RAV4. Headlight dimmer switch](images/books/256/49/3.htm11.jpg)
Removal
- Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Remove steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-12)
- Remove steering column cover (see page
sr-12)
- Remove spiral cable sub-assembly (see page
rs-346)
- Remove wiper and washer switch (see page
ww-27)
- Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly
![Toyota RAV4. Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm12.gif)
- Disconnect the connector.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm13.gif)
- Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp
as shown in the illustration.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm14.gif)
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove
the switch.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Inspection
- Inspect headlight dimmer switch assembly
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm15.jpg)
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance:
Light control switch ![](images/books/256/49/3.htm16.jpg)
Headlight dimmer switch ![](images/books/256/49/3.htm17.jpg)
Turn signal switch ![](images/books/256/49/3.htm18.jpg)
Fog light switch ![](images/books/256/49/3.htm19.jpg)
If the result is not as specified, replace the dimmer
switch assembly.
Installation
- Install headlight dimmer switch assembly
![Toyota RAV4. Install headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm20.jpg)
- Attach the claw to install the headlight dimmer
switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.
![Toyota RAV4. Install headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm21.jpg)
- Install the headlight dimmer switch with the clamp.
![Toyota RAV4. Install headlight dimmer switch assembly](images/books/256/49/3.htm22.gif)
- Connect the connector.
- Install wiper and washer switch assembly
(see page ww-29)
- Install spiral cable sub-assembly (see page
rs-347)
- Install steering column cover (see page sr-
20)
- Install steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-21)
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Inspect steering wheel center point
- Install steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Inspect steering pad assembly (see page rs-
337)
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-337).
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect footwell light
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok: ...
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Other materials:
Ecm communication stop mode (2005/11-2006/01)
Description
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main wire and the branch
wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the key reminder
warning system and light
reminder warning system ...
Precaution
Notice:
Perform the reset memory procedures (a/t
initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle
assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18).
Hint:
Reset memory cannot be completed by only reconnecting
the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Caution:
When using compresse ...
Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Remove hood to radiator grille seal
Remove the double-side tape.
Deta ...