Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Outer rear view mirror
Components


Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- Remove front door lower frame bracket
garnish lh (see page ed-19)
- Remove front armrest upper base panel
lh (see page ed-19)
- Remove front door trim board subassembly
lh (see page ed-20)
- Remove outer rear view mirror assembly lh

- Disconnect the mirror connector labeled a.
- Remove the 3 screws.
- Remove the outer rear view mirror.
- Remove outer mirror cover lh (w/ mirror
heater)

- Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws.
Hint:
Apply protective tape to the mirror body.

- Remove the 2 connectors and disconnect the
mirror.

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove
the mirror cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove outer mirror cover lh (w/o mirror
heater)

- Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws.
Hint:
Apply protective tape to the mirror body.

- Disconnect the mirror.

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove
the mirror cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Inspection
- Inspect outer rear view mirror assembly lh

- Disconnect the mirror connector.
- Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the
mirror.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the mirror
assembly.
- W/ mirror heater:
Check the resistance.
- Measure the resistance between the terminals.

Standard resistance

If the result is not as specified, replace the
outer rear view mirror.
- Connect the cable from the negative battery (-)
terminal to terminal 5 and the positive battery
(+) terminal to terminal 4, then check that the
mirror becomes warm.
Ok:
mirror becomes warm.
Hint:
It takes a short time for the mirror to become
warm.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
outer rear view mirror.
- Inspect outer rear view mirror assembly rh

- Disconnect the mirror connector.
- Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the
mirror.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the mirror
assembly.
- W/ mirror heater:
Check the resistance.
- Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard resistance


If the result is not as specified, replace the
outer rear view mirror.
- Connect the cable from the negative battery (-)
terminal to terminal 5 and the positive battery
(+) terminal to terminal 4, then check that the
mirror becomes warm.
Ok:
mirror becomes warm.
Hint:
It takes a short time for the mirror to become
warm.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
outer rear view mirror.
Installation
- Install outer mirror cover lh

- Attach the 8 claws and install the mirror cover.
- After installing the outer mirror cover, check that
there is no gap between the cover and mirror body.
Hint:
If there is a gap between the cover and body, noise
will occur during driving.
- W/ mirror heater:
connect the 2 connectors. Attach the 4 claws to
install the mirror.

- W/o mirror heater:
attach the 4 claws to install the mirror.
- Install outer rear view mirror assembly lh

- Pass the connector labeled a and wire harness of
the mirror through the wire harness hole.
- Temporarily install the mirror by inserting the bosses
on the mirror into the holes on the vehicle.
- Tighten the 3 screws in the sequence shown in the
illustration and install the mirror.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
- Connect the connector labeled a.
- Install front door trim board subassembly
lh (see page ed-33)
- Install front door lower frame bracket
garnish lh (see page ed-35)
Components
Removal
Remove inner rear view mirror assembly
Disengage the 2 claws and separate the inner rear
view mirror cover as shown in the illustration.
Remove the in ...
Inspection
Inspect outer mirror switch assembly
The l position of the left/right adjustment switch:
measure the resistance of the mirror switch.
Standard resistance (for left side)
...
Other materials:
Front axle hub
Components (2005/11-2006/01)
Components (2006/01- )
On-vehicle inspection
Check front axle hub bearing
Remove the front wheel.
Disconnect the front disc brake cylinder (see page
br-40).
Remove the front disc.
Inspect the axle hub backlash.
Using a dial indicator ...
Vehicle speed sensor
Description
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Inspection procedure
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224). ...
Skid control sensor (for 2wd)
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
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery termin ...