Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
- Remove hood to radiator grille seal
- Remove the double-side tape.
- Detach the 7 clips and remove the hood to radiator grille seal.
- Remove radiator grille ornament plate (for separate type)
- Remove the 12 screws and ornament plate.
- Remove radiator grille emblem
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the emblem from the radiator grille.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Notice:
- If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the emblem base.
Radiator grille
Components
Removal
Remove radiator grille (see page et-6)
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
...
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and ...
Other materials:
Stop light switch circuit
Description
When the stop light switch is turned on, current flows to the stop lights to
illuminate them.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Inspect fuse (stop)
Remove the stop fuse from the instrument panel
junction block.
Measure the resistance of the fuse.
Standard resi ...
Outside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle
is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the
maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check
the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In
most cases, special tools are not requ ...
Bleeding
Hint:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the
brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact
with any painted surface.
Remove cowl top ventilator louver bracket lh
Detach the 6 claws and ...
