Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation

1. Install starter assembly

1. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 37 n*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*Lbf)

2. Connect the starter connector.
3. Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the cap.

Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*Lbf)

2. Install battery bracket reinforcement

1. Install the bracket reinforcement.

Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)

3. Install front battery bracket

1. Install the bracket front with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)

2. Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.

4. Install battery

5. Install battery insulator

6. Install battery clamp

1. Attach the hook of the battery clamp to the battery bracket front.
2. Temporarily tighten the nut and install the bolt.
3. Adjust the battery clamp's position.
4. Fully tighten the nut and bolt.

   Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*Lbf)

5. Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.

7. Connect cable to positive battery terminal

8. Connect cable to negative battery terminal