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:
Condenser
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect cooler condenser assembly
If the fins of the cooler condenser are dirty, clean
them with water. Dry the fins with compressed air.
Notice:
Do not damage the fins of the condenser.
If a fin of the cooler condenser is bent, straighte ...
Freeze frame data
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores the number of times
(maximum: 31) the ignition switch has been turned
from off to on since the ...
Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the
condenser to detect the ambient
temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the
combination meter and
detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for
contr ...
