Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- 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 pad assembly
- Straighten the front wheels.
- Using a t30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
- Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
Caution:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) ins ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Replacement
Replace generator drive end frame bearing
Remove the 4 screws and bearing retainer.
Using sst and a hammer, tap out the bearing.
Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
Using sst and a press, press in a new bearing.
Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09 ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Parking brake cable
Components
Removal
Remove rear console box sub-assembly
Remove the rear console box (see page ip-16).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the no.
1 Console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
Loosen lock nut and no. ...
