Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Reassembly
- Install evaporator temperature sensor
Notice:
If reusing the evaporator, do not insert the sensor to a location where the sensor was previously inserted.
Insert the sensor within range c shown in the illustration.
- Install the evaporator temperature sensor as shown in the illustration.
- Install no. 1 Cooler evaporator subassembly
- Install the cooler thermistor and cooler evaporator on the case.
- Attach the temperature sensor clamp.
- Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
- Install the 4 screws.
- Install cooler expansion valve
- Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new o-rings and the fitting surface of the hose joint.
Compressor oil: nd-oil 8 or equivalent
- Install the 2 o-rings to the cooler evaporator.
- Install the cooler expansion valve.
- Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, install the a/c tube with the 2 hexagon bolts.
Torque: 3.5 N*m (35 kgf*cm, 30 in.*Lbf)
- Install heater radiator unit sub-assembly
- Install the heater radiator with the clamp and screw.
- Install airmix damper control cable subassembly (for manual air conditioning system)
- Attach the 3 claws to install the cable.
- Install mode control cable assembly (for manual air conditioning system)
- Attach the 3 claws to install the cable.
- Attach the evaporator case to the blower case.
- Install the cable with the 3 screws.
- Install air mix control servo motor
- Install the air mix control servo motor with the 3 screws and connect the connector.
- Install air outlet control servo motor
- Install the air outlet control servo motor with the 3 screws and connect the connector.
- Attach the evaporator case to the blower case.
- Install the 3 screws.
- Install air duct
- Attach the 2 claws and install the air duct.
- Install no. 3 Heater to register duct
- Attach the 6 claws and install the heater to register duct.
Disassembly
Remove no. 3 Heater to register duct
Detach the 6 claws and remove the heater to
register duct.
Remove air duct
Detach the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
Remove ...
Installation
Install air conditioner unit assembly
Install the a/c unit with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*Lbf)
Install instrument panel reinforcement
Install th ...
Other materials:
Exhaust pipe
Installation
Install front exhaust pipe assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the compression spring.
Minimum length:
41.5 Mm (1.634 In.)
If the length is less than the minimum, replace the
compression spring.
Install a new gasket by hand so that its ...
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
...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-411)
Remove air cleaner case
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