Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove magnetic switch assembly
- Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch.
- Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to the starter drive housing.
- Remove the magnetic switch.
- Remove the return spring and plunger from the starter drive housing.
- Remove starter yoke assembly
- Remove the 2 through-bolts, and pull out the starter yoke together with the commutator end frame.
- Remove the starter yoke from the commutator end frame.
- Remove starter armature plate
- Remove the armature plate from the starter yoke.
- Remove starter commutator end frame cover
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the commutator end frame cover.
- Remove starter armature assembly
- Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer.
- Remove the armature from the commutator end frame.
- Remove planetary gear
- Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter drive housing.
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 preten ...
Inspection
Inspect starter assembly
Notice:
These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds
to avoid burning out the coil.
Perform the pull-in test.
Disconnect the lead wire from terminal c ...
Other materials:
Throttle actuator control throttle body range / performance
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) is composed of the throttle
actuator, throttle position (tp)
sensor, accelerator pedal position (app) sensor, and ecm. The ecm operates the
throttle actuator to
regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The tp senso ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
Fastening the seat belt (for the rear center seat)
Press the plate to release, and
then pull the seat belt.
Push the plate into the buckle in
the order of plate “a” and plate
“b” until a clicking sound is
heard.
Plate “a”, buckle “a”
Plate “b”, buckle “b”
...
