Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- 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 steering pad assembly
- Straighten the front wheels.
- Using a t30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
- Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
Caution:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) ins ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install steering pad assembly
Support the steering pad with one ...
Other materials:
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Vehicles without a power
back door
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch.
Vehicles with a power back
door
When the back door is
unlocked: press the back door
opener switch.
When the back door is locked
(vehicles with a smart key ...
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 ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condition:
Cleaning instructions
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft clo ...
