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:
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
Refer to pr ...
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
â– Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags ...
