Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
- Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
- 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 no. 1 Engine cover
- Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.
- Remove air cleaner cap
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Disconnect the purge vsv connector.
- Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.
- Disconnect the no. 2 Ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
- Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp.
- Lock the no. 1 Air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the no. 1 Air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
- Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.
- Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
- Remove throttle body
- Disconnect the purge line hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the no. 2 Water by-pass hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the no. 1 Throttle body hose from the throttle body
- Disconnect the throttle position sensor and control motor connector.
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
- Disconnect the fuel tube from the clamp.
- Remove the 4 bolts, and then remove the fuel pipe support and throttle body.
- Remove the gasket from the intake manifold
On-vehicle inspection
Check throttle body
Check the throttle control motor operating sounds.
Turn the ignition switch on.
When pressing the accelerator pedal, check
the operating sound of the running mot ...
Inspection
Inspect throttle body
Measure the resistance of the throttle control motor.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the throttle
body. ...
Other materials:
For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and
sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as
possible.
Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.)
Away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle
electronic systems. For details about ecu and
sensor locations, refer to the sec ...
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help
to avoid an accident, death or
serious injury, keep the following
in mind when towing:
Speed limits for towing a
trailer vary by state or province.
Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the
vehicle- ...
Inspection
Inspect cylinder head for warpage
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge,
measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the
cylinder block and manifolds.
Maximum warpage:
0.08 Mm (0.0032 In.)
If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace
the cylinder head sub-a ...
