Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- Install speed sensor front lh
Notice:
To prevent interference with other parts, do not twist
the sensor wire's painted line areas when installing
it.
- Set the sensor body to the knuckle, and then install
the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*Lbf)

Notice:
- Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation
hole free from foreign matter.
- Firmly insert the sensor body into the
knuckle before tightening the bolt.
- After installing the sensor to the knuckle,
make sure that there is no clearance between
the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure
that no foreign matter is stuck between the
parts.
- To prevent interference between the sensor
and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor
body during or after the insertion of the
sensor body to the knuckle.
- Install the sensor clamp and sensor clip as follows.

- Set the flexible hose clamp on the flexible hose
bracket.
- Simultaneously perform the following: 1) hang
the hook part of the sensor clamp (labeled a)
on the flexible hose bracket (labeled c); and 2)
insert the hook part of the sensor clamp
(labeled b) into the flexible hose bracket
(labeled d).
Notice:
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the clamp.
- Tighten together the sensor clamp, flexible
hose clamp and flexible hose bracket with the
bolt (labeled e).
Torque: 18.5 N*m (189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
- Insert the sensor clip (labeled f) into the hole
on the absorber lower bracket.
- Install the sensor clamp, and sensor clip as follows.
- Set the sensor clamp (labeled g) on the side
member, and then tighten it with the bolt
(labeled h).
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*Lbf)
Notice:
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the clamp.
- Insert the sensor clip (labeled i) into the hole on
the apron.

- Connect the sensor connector.

- Install front fender liner lh

Hint:
Install the fender liner so that the sensor wire harness
passes beyond the fender liner installation clip towards
the rear side of the vehicle.
- Install front wheel
Torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Check abs speed sensor signal
- Check the speed sensor signal (see page bc-28).
Install abs and traction actuator assembly with bracket
Notice:
do not remove the hole plug before connecting the
brake tube. new actuators are filled with brake fluid.
Install the actuato ...
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Ca ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
Remove no. 1 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 2 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 1 Heater to register duct
Remove the screw and duct.
Remove no. 2 Heater to register duct
...
Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit
Description
The shift solenoid valve dsl is turned on and off by signals from the ecm to
control the hydraulic
pressure acting on the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the
lock-up clutch.
Fail-safe function:
if the ecm detects a malfunction, it turns the shift sol ...
Bleeding
Hint:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the
brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact
with any painted surface.
Remove cowl top ventilator louver bracket lh
Detach the 6 claws and ...