Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
- Basic repair hint
- For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
- Electronic control
- Removal and installation of fuel control parts
- Removal and installation of engine intake parts
- Handling of hose clamps
- For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
- For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
- When servicing active torque control 4wd vehicles
- When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
- For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
- Inspection and adjustment of joint angle during removal and installation of propeller shaft (4wd)
Basic repair hint
Hints on operations
1
Attire
Always wear a clean uniform.
A hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2
Vehicle protection
Prepare a grille cover, f ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner
Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the
ratchet pawl is raised with your finger.
Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the
plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and
does not move when pushed with your finger.
Inspect chain ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to follow
the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
obser ...
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 air cleaner cap (see pag ...
