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:
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering ...
Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and
moulding using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding
excessively ...
Shift solenoid "d" control circuit
Description
Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with the on and off
operation of the shift solenoid
valves sl1 and sl2, which are controlled by the ecm. If an open or short circuit
occurs in any of the shift
solenoid valves, the ecm controls the remaining normal shift sol ...
