Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove sliding roof drive gear subassembly
- Remove the claw and room light bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
- Remove sliding roof drain hose joint lh
- Remove the screw and joint.
- Remove sliding roof drain hose joint rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove sunshade trim sub-assembly
- Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly.
- Remove sliding roof drive cable
Notice:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable subassembly except when replacing it.
- Remove the 2 screws and 2 sliding roof side stoppers.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws. Then slide the drip channel rearward to remove it.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cables backward and remove them.
Hint:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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 ...
Reassembly
Install sliding roof drive cable
Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive
cable sub-assemblies in the direction indicated by
the arrow in the illustration to install them.
...
Other materials:
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the vehic ...
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
â– Emergency flashers
If the emergency fla ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove roof drip side finish moulding lh
Remove the 2 roof drip moulding joint covers from
the vehicle body.
Remove the roof drip side finish moulding and no. 2
Center ...
