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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Summary of the blind spot monitor
The blind spot monitor is a system that has 2 functions; The blind spot monitor function Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes The rear cross traffic alert function Assists the driver when backing up These functions use same sensors. Bsm main switch ...

Compressor and pulley (for 2az-fe)
Components Removal Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see page ac-172) 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 pretensione ...

Reassembly (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft bearing (for rh) Install the bearing bracket snap ring to the inboard shaft. Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft bearing to the inboard joint rh. Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081 Notice: The bearing should be installed completely. Usi ...