Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- Install speed sensor front lh
Notice:
To prevent interference with other parts, do not twist
the sensor wire's painted line areas when installing
it.
- Set the sensor body to the knuckle, and then install
the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*Lbf)

Notice:
- Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation
hole free from foreign matter.
- Firmly insert the sensor body into the
knuckle before tightening the bolt.
- After installing the sensor to the knuckle,
make sure that there is no clearance between
the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure
that no foreign matter is stuck between the
parts.
- To prevent interference between the sensor
and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor
body during or after the insertion of the
sensor body to the knuckle.
- Install the sensor clamp and sensor clip as follows.

- Set the flexible hose clamp on the flexible hose
bracket.
- Simultaneously perform the following: 1) hang
the hook part of the sensor clamp (labeled a)
on the flexible hose bracket (labeled c); and 2)
insert the hook part of the sensor clamp
(labeled b) into the flexible hose bracket
(labeled d).
Notice:
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the clamp.
- Tighten together the sensor clamp, flexible
hose clamp and flexible hose bracket with the
bolt (labeled e).
Torque: 18.5 N*m (189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
- Insert the sensor clip (labeled f) into the hole
on the absorber lower bracket.
- Install the sensor clamp, and sensor clip as follows.
- Set the sensor clamp (labeled g) on the side
member, and then tighten it with the bolt
(labeled h).
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*Lbf)
Notice:
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the clamp.
- Insert the sensor clip (labeled i) into the hole on
the apron.

- Connect the sensor connector.

- Install front fender liner lh

Hint:
Install the fender liner so that the sensor wire harness
passes beyond the fender liner installation clip towards
the rear side of the vehicle.
- Install front wheel
Torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Check abs speed sensor signal
- Check the speed sensor signal (see page bc-28).
Install abs and traction actuator assembly with bracket
Notice:
do not remove the hole plug before connecting the
brake tube. new actuators are filled with brake fluid.
Install the actuato ...
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Ca ...
Other materials:
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent air ...
Gcwr, twr and unbraked twr
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
Gcwr*
2Wd models: 5985 lb. (2715 Kg)
Awd models: 6100 lb. (2765 Kg)
Twr*
1500 Lb. (680 Kg)
Unbraked twr*
1000 Lb. (450 Kg)
*: ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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