Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- 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 rear door scuff plate lh (see page
ir-26)
- Remove rear door opening trim
weatherstrip lh
- Remove package tray trim pocket subassembly
(w/o rear no. 2 Seat)
- Remove tonneau cover assembly (w/o rear
no. 2 Seat)
- Remove rear floor no. 1 Board (w/o rear no.
2 Seat)
- Remove deck board assembly (w/o rear no. 2
Seat)
- Remove no. 2 Seat hinge cover lh (w/ rear no.
2 Seat) (see page se-109)
- Remove no. 2 Seat hinge cover rh (w/ rear no.
2 Seat) (see page ir-30)
- Remove no. 2 Seat leg cover lh (w/ rear no. 2
Seat) (see page se-109)
- Remove no. 2 Seat leg cover rh (w/ rear no. 2
Seat) (see page ir-30)
- Remove rear no. 2 Seat assembly lh (w/ rear
no. 2 Seat) (see page se-110)
- Remove rear no. 2 Seat assembly rh (w/ rear
no. 2 Seat) (see page se-110)
- Remove rear floor no. 2 Board
- Remove rear floor no. 3 Board
- Remove rear no. 1 Floor mat support side
plate (see page ir-31)
- Remove back door weatherstrip
- Remove rear floor finish plate (see page ir-
31)
- Remove rear deck trim cover (w/ rear no. 2
Seat)
- Remove reclining remote control lever
bezel lh (w/o rear no. 2 Seat)
- Disconnect rear no. 1 Seat outer belt assembly rh

- Remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
- Disconnect rear no. 2 Seat outer belt assembly lh (w/ rear
no. 2 Seat)

- Open the cover.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
- Remove deck trim side panel assembly lh
(w/o rear no. 2 Seat) (see page ir-32)
- Remove deck trim side panel assembly lh
(w/ rear no. 2 Seat) (see page ir-32)
- Remove inner roof side garnish assembly
lh (w/o rear no. 2 Seat) (see page ir-34)
- Remove rear no. 2 Seat outer belt assembly lh (w/ rear no. 2 Seat)

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open
the seat belt anchor cover as shown in the
illustration.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the seat belt's
shoulder anchor.
- Remove the 2 bolts and seat belt.
- Remove inner roof side garnish assembly lh (w/ rear no. 2 Seat) (see
page ir-35)

- Remove rear no. 1 Seat outer belt assembly lh

- Remove the bolt and disconnect the seat belt's
shoulder anchor.

- Remove the 2 bolts and seat belt.
Inspection
- Inspect rear no. 1 Seat belt assembly outer

Notice:
Do not disassemble the retractor.
- When the inclination of the retractor is 15Ð or less,
check that the belt can be pulled from the retractor.
When the inclination of the retractor is over 45Ь
check that the belt locks.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the belt.
- Inspect rear no. 2 Seat belt assembly outer

Notice:
Do not disassemble the retractor.
- When the inclination of the retractor is 15Ð or less,
check that the belt can be pulled from the retractor.
When the inclination of the retractor is over 45Ь
check that the belt locks.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the belt.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the
standard bolt chart (see pag ...
Other materials:
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Caution
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine toyota fuel tank cap designed for
your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire ...
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2:Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
*3:Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
*4:Vehicles without towing package
*5:Vehicles with towing package
Seating capacity
Vehicle identification
â– Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the ...
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the
utility vehicle class, which
has higher ground clearance
and narrower tread in
relation to the height of its
center of gravity to make it
capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road
applications.
Utility vehicle feature
Specific design characteristics
give it a ...