Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Wiper switch
Precaution
- Precaution for vehicle with srs
- Some procedures in this section may affect the
supplemental restraint system (srs). Prior to
performing the procedures, read the srs section's
"precaution" (see page ss-2).
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 airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Remove steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-12)
- Remove steering column cover upper (see
page sr-12)
- Remove steering column cover lower (see
page sr-12)
- Remove wiper and washer switch assembly

- Disconnect the connectors.
- Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.
Notice:
Do not push the claw with excessive force as
damage may occur.
Inspection
- Inspect windshield wiper switch assembly

- Check the front wiper switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the
switch assembly.
- Check the front washer switch assembly.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not specified, replace the switch
assembly.
- Check the intermittent operation.
- Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to
terminal e10-3 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal e9-2 (ew).
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal e10-2 (+b) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal e9-2 (ew) and e10-1 (+s).
- Turn the wiper switch to the int position.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal e10-1 (+s) for 5 seconds.
- Connect the battery's negative (-) lead to
terminal e10-1 (+s). Operate the intermittent
wiper relay and check the voltage between
terminals e10-3 (+1) and e9-2 (ew).
Standard voltage: refer to the illustration below.

If the result is not as specified, replace the
switch assembly.
- Check the front washer operation.
- Turn the wiper switch off.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal e10-2 (+b) and the negative (-) lead to
terminals e10-4 (+s) and e9-2 (ew).
- Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to
e10-3 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal
e9-2 (ew).
- Turn the washer switch on and off, and
check the voltage between terminals e10-3
(+1) and e9-2 (ew).
Ok:
refer to the illustration below.

If the result is not as specified, replace the
switch assembly.
- check the rear wiper switch.

- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the
switch assembly.
- Check the rear washer switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the
switch assembly.
Installation
- Install wiper and washer switch assembly

- Attach the claw to install the wiper switch.
- Connect the connectors.
Notice:
Do not push the claw with excessive force as
damage may occur.
- Install steering column cover lower (see
page sr-20)
- Install steering column cover upper (see
page sr-20)
- Install steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-21)
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Inspect steering wheel center point
- Install steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Inspect steering pad assembly (see page rs-
337)
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-337).
Components
Removal
Remove rear wiper blade assembly
Rotate and remove the cap as described in the
"remove" procedures.
Raise the arm and blade.
Raise the wip ...
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 ai ...
Other materials:
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on and turn the intelligent
tester on.
Read the dtc by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Automatic mode switch
Left-hand side temperature control knob
Right-hand side temperature control knob
"SYNC" switch
"OFF" switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window and o ...