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 ...

Other materials:

Removal
Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. 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 ...

Disassembly
Caution: Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback frame, seat cushion frame and reclining adjuster may injure your hands. Remove rear seat headrest assembly Remove rear seat center headrest assembly Remove center armrest hinge cover rh Return the seatback to the upr ...

On-vehicle inspection
Notice: Perform the maf meter inspection according to the procedures below. Only replace the maf meter when both the long ft#1 value and maf value in the data list (with the engine stopped) are not within the normal operating range. Inspect mass air flow meter Perform c ...