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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection

Toyota RAV4. On-vehicle inspection


  1. Check fan and generator v belt

  1. Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.

    If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

Hint:

Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.

If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

  1. After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

    Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley.

Hint:

Drive belt
Components ...

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. ...

Other materials:

Before refueling the vehicle
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the “lock” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system). Confirm the type of fuel. Fuel types Unleaded gasoline (octane rating 87 [research octane number 91] or higher) Cauti ...

Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhale. Caution Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident c ...

Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-410) Remove camshaft timing oil cont ...

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