Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (i/m) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may ...

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Air conditioning control assembly (for automatic air conditioning system)
Components Removal Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Notice: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove no. 2 Instrument cluster finish panel center ...

Installation
Hint: Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see page ss-2). Install rear no. 1 Seat outer belt assembly lh Align the claws with the sea ...

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 pretensioner activation. Remove no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-410) Remove air cleaner cap (see pag ...