Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to use this manual
General information
- General description
- This manual is written in accordance with sae j2008.
- Diagnosis
- Removing / installing, replacing, disassembling / reassembling, checking and adjusting
- Final inspection
- The following procedures are omitted from this manual. However, these procedures must be performed.
- Use a jack or lift to perform operations.
- Clean all removed parts.
- Perform a visual check.
- Index
- An alphabetical index section is provided at the end of the manual as a reference to help you find the item to be repaired.
- Preparation
- Use of special service tools (sst) and special service materials (ssm) may be required, depending on the repair procedure. Be sure to use sst and ssm when they are required and follow the working procedures properly. A list of sst and ssm is in the "preparation" section of this manual.
- Repair procedures
- A component illustration is placed under the title where necessary.
- Non-reusable parts, grease application areas,
precoated parts and torque specifications are noted
in the component illustrations.
The following illustration is an example.
- Torque specifications, grease application areas and
non-reusable parts are emphasized in the
procedures.
Hint: there are cases where such information can only be explained by using an illustration. In these cases, torque, oil and other information are described in the illustration.
- Only items with key points are described in the text.
What to do and other details are explained using illustrations next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by standard values and notices.
- Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In these cases, minor details may be different from the actual vehicle.
- Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format.
- Service specifications
- Specifications are presented in boldface text throughout the manual. The specifications are also found in the "service specifications" section for reference.
- Term definitions
- International system of units
- The units used in this manual comply with the
international system of units (si) standard. Units
from the metric system and english system are also
provided.
Example: torque: 30 n*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*Lbf)
Introduction
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Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the
vehicle identification number plate and on the
certification l ...
Other materials:
Luggage compartment features
Cargo hooks
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
WARNING
â– When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury, always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Deck board
â– Flipping the deck board
upside down
The deck board can be flipped
...
Front occupant classification sensor rh collision detection
Description
Dtc b1786 is output when the occupant classification ecu receives a collision
detection signal sent by
the front occupant classification sensor rh when an accident occurs.
Dtc b1786 is also output when the front seat assembly rh is subjected to a
strong impact, even if an
a ...
For your information
Main owner’s manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment,
including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, be ...
