Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Oil filter
Components

Replacement
Caution:
- Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will
cause the loss of natural oils from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used
engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer.
- Precautions should be taken when replacing engine
oil to minimize the risk of your skin making contact
with used engine oil. Wear protective clothing and
gloves. Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and
water, or use a waterless hand cleaner to remove any
used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners or
solvents.
- For environmental protection, used oil and used oil
filters must be disposed of at designated disposal
sites.
- Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
- Drain engine oil
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a
container.
- Remove oil filter sub-assembly
- Using sst, remove the oil filter.
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- Install oil filter sub-assembly
- Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.
- Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil
filter.

- Lightly screw the oil filter into place by hand. Tighten
it until the gasket contacts the seat.
- Using sst, tighten the oil filter.
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Depending on the work space available,
choose from the following.
1. If enough space is available, use a torque
wrench to tighten the oil filter.
Torque: 17.2 N*m (175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*Lbf)
2. If enough space is not available to use a
torque wrench, tighten the oil filter a 3/4 turn by
hand or use a common wrench.
- Add engine oil
- Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new
gasket.
Torque: 40 n*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*Lbf)
- Add new oil.
Standard capacity 
- Install the oil filler cap.
- Check for engine oil leaks
- Install no. 1 Engine under cover
On-vehicle inspection
Check engine oil level
Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5
minutes.
Check that the engine oil level is between the l and
f marks of the oil dipstic ...
Components
Removal
Remove chain sub-assembly
Remove the chain (see page em-22).
Remove oil pump assembly
Remove the 3 bolts, oil pump and gasket.
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Other materials:
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drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:
Driving assist system
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
AHB (Automatic High
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RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
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Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove front suspension member
reinforcement rh
Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
Remove fan and generator v belt
Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed
belt ...
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust usin ...