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:
Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
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.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-41 ...
Using the “setup” menu (“phone” menu)
Functions and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each function, press the “setup” button and
follow the steps below using the “tune•scroll” knob:
Adding a new phone number
1. Phone
2. Phonebook
3. Add contacts
Setting speed dials
1. Ph ...
Control module communication bus off
Description
The power steering ecu receives signals from the ecm and the skid control ecu
via the can
communication system.
Hint:
When 2 or more dtcs starting with [u] are output simultaneously, inspect
the connectors and wire
harness of each ecu.
If dtc u0105/41 is output, fi ...
