Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature 
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.
- 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 back door center garnish (see page ed-59)
- Remove rear spoiler
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the 3 clips and spoiler.
- Disconnect the center stop light connector and remove the rear spoiler.
- Remove center stop light
- Remove the 2 screws and center stop light.
Ebxotdeyrior rear spoiler
Components
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Installation
Hint:
When installing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and
spoiler using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the body and spoiler excessively.
Install cent ...
Other materials:
Air outlets and air flow
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet
Feet and windshield
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recirculated
air mode (indicator on) each time
is pressed.
Adjusting the pos ...
Operation check
Check electrical door lock operation
Check the basic function.
Check that all doors lock when the door control
switch (for manual operation) is turned to lock
and all doors unlock when turned to unlock.
Check that all doors lock when the driver side
door lock key cylinder is t ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
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