Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
- Install knock sensor

- Install the sensor with the nut.
Torque: 20 n*m (205 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*Lbf)
Notice:
Make sure that the knock sensor is in the
correct position.
- Connect the sensor connector.
- Install intake manifold insulator

- install the intake manifold insulator onto the cylinder
block.
- Install intake manifold

- Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.
- Install the intake manifold with the 5 bolts and 2
nuts.
Torque: 30 n*m (305 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*Lbf)

- Fit the union to check valve hose into the vacuum
hose clamp.
- Install the wire harness clamp.
- Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve
connector.
- Connect the union to check valve hose to the brake
booster.
- Connect heater water outlet hose
- Install the heater water outlet hose to the water bypass
pipe and heater radiator unit.
- Connect heater water inlet hose
- Install the heater water inlet hose to the cylinder
head and heater radiator unit.
- Install the hose clamp.
- Install fuel tube
- Install fuel delivery pipe (see page fu-13)
- Install throttle body (see page es-413)
- Install air cleaner cap (see page es-413)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Add engine coolant (see page co-6)
- Check for engine coolant leakage (see
page co-1)
- Check for fuel leakage (see page fu-14)
- Install no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-414)
Inspect knock sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the knock
sensor. ...
On-vehicle inspection
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airb ...
Other materials:
Front shock absorber with coil spring
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Disconnect front speed sensor lh
Disconnect front stabilizer link assembly
lh
Remove front shock absorber with coil spring lh
...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
Vacuum switching valve
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.
Remove purge vsv
Disconnect the purge vsv ...