Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
- Remove no. 2 Seat hinge cover lh
- Fully tilt the seatback forward.
- Attach the 2 claws and clip.
- Pull the hinge cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws. Then, remove the hinge cover.
- Remove no. 2 Seat leg cover lh
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the leg cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove rear no. 2 Seat assembly
- Remove the nut and rear seat cushion wire.
- Remove the 2 bolts. Then disconnect the seat from the rear no. 2 Seat link.
- Remove the 2 nuts and the rear no. 2 Seat link.
- Pull the lock release band backward and release the 3 seat cushion locks from the lock strikers.
- Lift up and remove the seat.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body,
- Remove rear no. 1 Floor mat support side plate
- Remove no. 2 Seat leg box protector.
- Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
- Detach the clip. Then remove the protector.
Rear no. 2 Seat assembly
Components
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Disassembly
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove no. 1 Rear seat reclining cover lh
Remove the 2 screws.
Using ...
Other materials:
Automatic transaxle fluid
On-vehicle inspection
Check transaxle fluid level
Hint:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80°c (158 to 176°f)
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
With the engine idling and ...
Bluetooth® phone
message function
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected
bluetooth® phone, enabling checking and replying using the
audio system.
Depending on the type of bluetooth® phone connected, received
messages may not be transferred to the message inbox.
If the phone does not support the message func ...
Front wheel alignment
Adjustment
Inspect tires
Inspect the tires (see page tw-1).
Measure vehicle height
Notice:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the
vehicle height to the specification.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize
the suspension, and measure the vehicl ...
