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 (2006/01- )
Install no. 1 Roof silencer pad W/o sliding roof: Install the 5 silencer pads. W/ sliding roof: Install the 2 silencer pads. Install no. 3 Roof silencer pad Install no. 1 Roof wire Only when replacing the roof headlining: Align the marking, and then ...

Disassembly
Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove no. 1 Rear seat reclining cover lh Remove the 2 screws. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the cover. Hint: Tape the screwdriver tip before ...

Riding with children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental contact with the ...