Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate excessively.
Hint:
When removing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
- Remove no. 1 Back door emblem assembly
- Put protective tape around the emblem.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and emblem.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the emblem to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove back door name plate
- Put protective tape around the name plate.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and name plate.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove no. 1 Back door emblem
- Put protective tape around the emblem.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and emblem.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the emblem to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove no. 4 Back door name plate (for 4wd)
- Put protective tape around the name plate.
- Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and name plate.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
- Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
Notice:
- If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Components
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Installation
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When installing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standar ...
Other materials:
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle's various systems.
Turn signal indicator
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicator
Fog light indicator (if
equipped)
Smart key system indicator*
1
Cruise control ...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
Disassembly
Remove generator pulley with clutch
Remove the cap from the pulley.
Using a screwdriver, puncture the center of the
cap and pry it off.
Notice:
Do not reuse the cap.
Install sst to the pulley and vise as shown in the
illustration.
Sst 09820-63020
Mount sst (a) i ...
