Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Charging generator

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 d ...

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 ...

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Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft assembly lh Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil. Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft splines in the drive shaft. Notice: Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downwards. Be careful not to damage the oil s ...

Inspection
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor Measure the resistance of the sensor. Standard resistance Notice: If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to allow water to contact the terminals. After checking, wipe the water off the sensor. If the result is not as specified, ...

Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. NOTICE â– To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground. â– To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and AWD system (AWD models) 2WD models: ...