Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh 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 terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove front seat headrest assembly
- Remove front seat track bracket outer cover lh
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the outer cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
- Remove front seat track bracket inner cover lh
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the inner cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
- Remove front seat assembly
- Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
- Disconnect the connector under the seat.
- Remove the seat.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Front seat assembly (for manual seat)
Components
...
Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below ar ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed
primarily as a passenger-and-
load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability,
and fuel consumption.
For your safety and the
safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or
trailer. You must also
ensu ...
Inspection
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
Notice:
If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to
allow water to contact the terminals. After
checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
If the result is not as specified, ...
