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:
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition
Notice:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to
start, perform the following procedures.
Check the battery for damage and deformation. If
severe damage, deformation or leakage is found,
replace the battery.
Check the electrolyte quantity of e ...
Solenoid circuit
Description
This solenoid is turned on in accordance with signals from the skid control
ecu and controls the pressure
on the wheel cylinders to control the braking force.
The solenoid and solenoid relay are built into the abs and traction actuator.
Hint:
Dtcs c0226/21, c0236/22, c02 ...
