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 ...
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System diagram
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Vc output circuit
Description
The ecm constantly generates 5 v power from the battery voltages supplied to
the +b (batt) terminal to
operate the microprocessor. The ecm also provides this power to the sensors
through the vc output
circuit.
When the vc circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ...
Checking and adding the
brake fluid
â– Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN"
lines on the tank.
â– Adding fluid
1. Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown.
2. Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.
3. Remove the reservoir cap.
4. Add brake fluid slowl ...