Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting

General information

A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. ...

Operation flow

Hint: Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures below. The following is an outline of basic troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures for the circuit you a ...

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Rear no. 2 Suspension arm
Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove rear wheel Disconnect no. 2 Parking brake cable assembly (see page pb-8) Disconnect skid control sensor wire (for 2wd) (see page bc-198) D ...

Master cylinder pressure sensor malfunction
Description The master cylinder pressure sensor is connected to the skid control ecu in the abs and traction actuator. Dtc c1281/81 can be detected when the master cylinder pressure sensor sends a master cylinder pressure signal or test mode ends. Dtc c1281/81 is output only in test mo ...

Coolant
Replacement Remove no. 1 Engine under cover Drain engine coolant Loosen the radiator drain cock plug. Hint: Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area. Remove the radiator reservoir cap. Caution: Do not remove the radiator ...