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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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 steering column cover lower Detach the 4 claws, release the ...

Front shock absorber with coil spring
Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove front wheel Disconnect front speed sensor lh Disconnect front stabilizer link assembly lh Remove front shock absorber with coil spring lh ...

Fail-safe chart
If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system. Hint: The amount of power assist may be decreased ...