Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
Caution:
Replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder anchor, tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When inspecting a vehicle that was in a collision, be sure to check all of the seat belt systems regardless of whether or not the system was activated in the collision. Replace any damaged or malfunctioning systems.
- Running test (in safe area)
Caution:
Conduct this test in a safe area.
- Fasten the front seat belt.
- Drive the vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) and firmly
depress the brakes. Check that the belts lock and
cannot be extended at this time.
If a belt does not lock, replace the seat belt assembly (see page sb-27).
Hint:
Inspect a seat belt assembly before installing it (see page sb-29).
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 ...
Other materials:
Reassembly
Install evaporator temperature sensor
Notice:
If reusing the evaporator, do not insert the sensor to
a location where the sensor was previously inserted.
Insert the sensor within range c shown in the
illustration.
Install the evaporator temperature sensor as shown
in the illustrati ...
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors
(if equipped).
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an au ...
Engine
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect engine coolant
Inspect engine oil
Inspect battery
Inspect air cleaner filter element subassembly
Remove the air cleaner cap.
Remove the air filter element.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged or oily.
If necessary, rep ...
