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Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: How to use this manual

Toyota RAV4 Service Manual / Introduction / How to use this manual

General information

  1. General description

  1. This manual is written in accordance with sae j2008.
  1. Diagnosis
  2. Removing / installing, replacing, disassembling / reassembling, checking and adjusting
  3. Final inspection
  1. The following procedures are omitted from this manual. However, these procedures must be performed.
  1. Use a jack or lift to perform operations.
  2. Clean all removed parts.
  3. Perform a visual check.
  1. Index

  1. An alphabetical index section is provided at the end of the manual as a reference to help you find the item to be repaired.
  1. Preparation

  1. Use of special service tools (sst) and special service materials (ssm) may be required, depending on the repair procedure. Be sure to use sst and ssm when they are required and follow the working procedures properly. A list of sst and ssm is in the "preparation" section of this manual.
  1. Repair procedures

  1. A component illustration is placed under the title where necessary.
  2. Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and torque specifications are noted in the component illustrations.

    The following illustration is an example.

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  1. Torque specifications, grease application areas and non-reusable parts are emphasized in the procedures.

    Hint: there are cases where such information can only be explained by using an illustration. In these cases, torque, oil and other information are described in the illustration.

  2. Only items with key points are described in the text.

    What to do and other details are explained using illustrations next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by standard values and notices.

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  1. Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In these cases, minor details may be different from the actual vehicle.
  2. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format.
  1. Service specifications

  1. Specifications are presented in boldface text throughout the manual. The specifications are also found in the "service specifications" section for reference.
  1. Term definitions

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  1. International system of units

  1. The units used in this manual comply with the international system of units (si) standard. Units from the metric system and english system are also provided.

    Example: torque: 30 n*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*Lbf)

Introduction
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Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and on the certification l ...

Other materials:

Data list / active tes
Read data list Hint: Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the data list early in troubleshooting is one way to save time. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3 ...

Camshaft position "a" actuator circuit (bank 1)
Dtc P0010  Camshaft position "a" actuator circuit (bank 1) Description The variable valve timing (vvt) system includes the ecm, ocv and vvt controller. The ecm sends a target duty-cycle control signal to the ocv. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the ...

Cooling fan relay
On-vehicle inspection 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. Remove engine room no. 2 Relay block cover Inspect ...

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