Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect knock sensor
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the knock sensor.
Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure (see page
fu-9)
Drain coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
c ...
Installation
Install knock sensor
Install the sensor with the nut.
Torque: 20 n*m (205 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*Lbf)
Notice:
Make sure that the knock sensor is in the
correct position.
Connect the sen ...
Other materials:
Intake air temperature circuit malfunction
Description
The intake air temperature (iat) sensor, mounted on the mass air flow (maf)
meter, monitors the iat.
The iat sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according
to the temperature of the
intake air. When the iat is low, the resistance of the thermist ...
Symptom simulation
Hint:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no
problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough
problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the
same or similar conditions and environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be
carried out. No ...
Diaphragm oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the
oil.
Install a new gasket to the rear differential drain
plug.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the
rear differe ...
