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:
Front power seat lumbar switch
Inspection
Inspect front power seat lumbar switch lh
Measure the resistance between the terminals when
the switch is operated.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch. ...
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving
conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
(U.S.A.) Or (canada)
turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. ...
Disposal
Hint:
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an srs or disposing
of the curtain shield airbag assembly, be sure to deploy the
airbag first in accordance with the procedure described
below. If any abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment,
contact the service dept. Of toyota motor sales,
u. ...