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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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Preparation for winter Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. Engine oil E ...

Front door lock
Inspection Inspect front door with motor lock assembly lh Apply the battery voltage to the motor terminals and check the operation of the door lock motor. Ok If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly. Measure the resistance of the door lock position ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...