Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
- 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 roof headlining assembly
- Remove the roof headlining (see page ir-26).
- Remove sliding roof side garnish lh
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the garnish.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove sliding roof side garnish rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove sliding roof glass sub-assembly
- Using a t25 "torx" driver, remove the 4 screws and glass.
- Pull the glass upward to remove it.
- Remove sliding roof weatherstrip
- Disconnect sliding roof drain hose
- Disconnect the 4 drain hoses.
- Remove sliding roof housing assembly
- Remove the 4 bolts, 8 nuts and housing.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the curtain shield airbag when removing the housing.
Removal (2006/01- )
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 preten ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition
Notice:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to
start, perform the following procedures.
Check the battery for damage and deformation. If
severe damage, deformation or leakage is found,
replace the battery.
Check the electrolyte quantity of e ...
Front airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision and airbag not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perfo ...
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes
to circulate the refrigerant and collect the
compressor oil remaining in each component int ...
