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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Electronic control

Toyota RAV4. Electronic control


  1. Removal and installation of battery terminal

Notice:

Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  1. Before performing electronic work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent component and wire damage caused by accidental short circuits.
  2. When disconnecting the cable, turn the ignition switch off and headlight dimmer switch off and loosen the cable nut completely. Perform these operations without twisting or prying the cable. Then disconnect the cable.
  3. Clock settings, radio settings, audio system memory, dtcs and other data are erased when the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. Write down any necessary data before disconnecting the cable.
  1. Handling of electronic parts

Toyota RAV4. Handling of electronic parts


  1. Do not open the cover or case of the ecu unless absolutely necessary. If the ic terminals are touched, the ic may be rendered inoperative by static electricity.
  2. Do not pull the wires when disconnecting electronic connectors. Pull the connector.
  3. Be careful not to drop electronic components, such as sensors or relays. If they are dropped on a hard surface, they should be replaced.
  4. When cleaning the engine with steam, protect the electronic components, air filter and emission-related components from water.
  5. Never use an impact wrench to remove or install temperature switches or temperature sensors.
  6. When measuring the resistance of a wire connector, insert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from bending.
For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
The rav4 is equipped with a supplemental restraint system (srs). The srs of this vehicle consists of the following: Steering pad Front passenger airbag assembly Front seat side airbag assemb ...

Removal and installation of fuel control parts
Place for removing and installing fuel system parts Work in a location with good air ventilation that does not have welders, grinders, drills, electric motors, stoves, or any other igni ...

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Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
â–  Anchor brackets (for top tether strap) Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat. Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap. Outboard rear seats Anchor brackets Top tether strap Center rear seat Anchor bracket Top tether strap â–  Fixing the top tether strap to the an ...

Driver side - side airbag sensor assembly initialization incomplete
Description The side airbag sensor lh consists of part including the diagnostic circuit and the lateral deceleration sensor. When the center airbag sensor receives signals from the lateral deceleration sensor, it determines whether or not the srs should be activated. Dtc b1623/81, b ...

Installation
Caution: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1). Install steering pad assembly Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration. Connect the 2 airbag connectors. Notice: When handling t ...

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