Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- When replacing the clip, heat the clip and body using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature 
Notice:
Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
- Replace roof drip side finish moulding clip
Hint:
Use the procedures below to replace damaged or accidentally removed clips. If this step is not necessary, go to the next step.
Notice:
After press-fitting the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the moulding.
Hint:
- Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
- Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours
- Remove the double-sided tape that remains on the surfaces of the moulding and vehicle body, and then clean the surface with white gasoline.
- Using a heat light, heat the clip installation surface of the vehicle body and installation part of the clips.
- Install roof drip side finish moulding lh
- Install the no. 2 Center roof drip side finish moulding and roof drip side finish moulding.
- Install the 2 roof drip moulding joint covers to the vehicle body.
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove roof drip side finish moulding lh
Remove the 2 roof drip moulding j ...
Outside moulding
Components
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Other materials:
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends
the use of toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weig ...
Front wiper rubber
Components
Removal
Remove front wiper blade
Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade
removed. The arm tip may damage the
windshield surface.
Rem ...
Cold start
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling
speed. The etcs operates the
throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake
air amount to achieve the
target idling speed.
In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...
