Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Outside moulding

Installation

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. When replacing the clip, heat the clip and body using a heat light. Standard he ...

Removal

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light. ...

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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 air cleaner cap (see page es-411) Remove air cleaner case ...

On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt 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 r ...

Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades. On/off The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off. Operating conditions Vehicles without a smart ...