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:

Valve body 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 no. 1 Engine under cover Drain automati ...

Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhale. Caution Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident c ...

Reassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Install drive shaft bearing case subassembly Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft bearing case to the inboard joint rh. Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081 Notice: The bearing should be installed completely. Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft hole ...