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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Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
Install abs and traction actuator assembly with bracket Notice: Do not remove the hole plug before connecting the brake tube. New actuators are filled with brake fluid. Install the actuator with bracket with the 3 nuts. Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf) Hint: The nuts shou ...

How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint: *: Use the intelligent tester. Hint: If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the dlc3. Hint: Record or print dtcs and freeze frame data, if necessary. Hint: If the engine does not start, first perform the "check dtc" procedures a ...

License plate light assembly
Components 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 back door center garnish (see page ed-59) ...