Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
- 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 column cover lower
- Detach the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the steering column cover lower.
- Remove ignition switch assembly
- Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
- Disconnect the ignition key cylinder light connector.
- Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
Ignition switch
Components
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Inspection
Inspect ignition switch assembly
Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch
assembly. ...
Other materials:
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
Reassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Install drive shaft bearing case subassembly
Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing case to the inboard joint rh.
Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081
Notice:
The bearing should be installed completely.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft
hole ...
Front lower ball joint
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Remove front speed sensor lh (for 2wd) (see
page bc-191)
Remove front brake cylinder assembly lh
(see page br-40)
Remove front ...
