Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Headlight dimmer switch
Precaution
- Precaution for vehicle with srs
- Some procedures in this section may affect the
supplemental restraint system (srs). Prior to
performing the procedures, read the srs section's
"precaution" (see page rs-1).
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.
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Remove steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-12)
- Remove steering column cover (see page
sr-12)
- Remove spiral cable sub-assembly (see page
rs-346)
- Remove wiper and washer switch (see page
ww-27)
- Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly
- Disconnect the connector.
- Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp
as shown in the illustration.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove
the switch.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Inspection
- Inspect headlight dimmer switch assembly
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance:
Light control switch
Headlight dimmer switch
Turn signal switch
Fog light switch
If the result is not as specified, replace the dimmer
switch assembly.
Installation
- Install headlight dimmer switch assembly
- Attach the claw to install the headlight dimmer
switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.
- Install the headlight dimmer switch with the clamp.
- Connect the connector.
- Install wiper and washer switch assembly
(see page ww-29)
- Install spiral cable sub-assembly (see page
rs-347)
- Install steering column cover (see page sr-
20)
- Install steering wheel assembly (see page
sr-21)
- Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- Inspect steering wheel center point
- Install steering pad assembly (see page rs-
336)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Inspect steering pad assembly (see page rs-
337)
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-337).
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect footwell light
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok: ...
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 ai ...
Other materials:
Multiplex communication circuit
Description
The air conditioning amplifier communicates data with the ecm and combination
meter through the can
communication system.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Check dtc
Clear the dtc (see page ac-31).
Read the dtc (see page ac-31).
Result
Go to can c ...
Diagnosis system
Description
When troubleshooting on-board diagnostic (obd
ii) vehicles, the vehicle must be connected to the
obd ii scan tool (complying with sae j1987).
Various data output from the vehicle's ecm can
then be read.
Obd ii regulations require that the vehicle's onboard
computer ...
Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Remove hood to radiator grille seal
Remove the double-side tape.
Deta ...