Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Starting system
Parts location
System diagram
The starting system rotates the starter motor according to the signals from the ignition switch and pnp switch.
Ignition coil
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airb ...
Starter
Components
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Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...
Side airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle involved
in collision and airbag has not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ( ...
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 motor. Make
sure that no friction noises emit from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace t ...
