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.
Steering pad
Components
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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 le ...
Other materials:
Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation
â– Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles
Press the snow mode switch.
When the switch is pressed, the
system switches to snow mode and
the snow mode indicator illuminates
on the ...
Inspection
Inspect rear stabilizer link assembly lh
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud
back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at
a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque
reading on the fifth turn.
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