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.
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 roof headlining assembly (see page ir-37)
- Remove curtain shield airbag assembly lh
- Disconnect the connector.
Notice:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- Remove the 10 bolts and curtain shield airbag.
- Remove roof side rail bracket lh
- Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
Curtain shield airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check curtain shield airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the curtai ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install roof side rail bracket lh
Install the bracket with the ...
Other materials:
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
â– To avoid serious damage to
your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4
wheels on the ground.
â– To prevent causing serious
damage to the transmission
and AWD system (AWD models)
2WD models: ...
Direct clutch
Components
Disassembly
Inspect pack clearance of direct clutch
(see page ax-234)
Remove direct multiple disc clutch disc
Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the
direct clutch drum.
Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the
direct clutch drum.
...
Removal
Remove package tray trim pocket subassembly
(w/o rear no. 2 Seat)
Remove tonneau cover assembly (w/o rear
no. 2 Seat)
Remove rear floor no. 1 Board (w/o rear no.
2 Seat)
Remove deck board assembly (w/o rear no. 2
Seat)
Remove rear floor no. 3 Board (w/o rear no.
2 Seat)
Re ...
