Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag
not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) removed from
the vehicle, perform a visual check:
- Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in the wire harness,
and chipping on the connectors.
- Check for deformation on the steering wheel.
- Check for deformation of the steering pad
contact plates.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.

Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Hint:
- If the steering pad contact plates are deformed,
never repair them. Always replace the steering
pad with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the
steering pad and steering wheel, and the
clearance should be uniform all the way around
when the new steering pad is installed on the
steering wheel.

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 le ...
Other materials:
Cold start
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling
speed. The etcs operates the
throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake
air amount to achieve the
target idling speed.
In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...
Adjustment procedure
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
...
Check for open circuit
For an open circuit in the wire harness in fig. 1,
Check the resistance or voltage, as described below.
Check the resistance.
Disconnect connectors a and c, and measure
the resistance between them.
Standard resistance (fig. 2)
Hint:
Measure the resistance while lightly s ...