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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal

Caution:

Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).

  1. 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.

  1. Remove steering pad assembly

Toyota RAV4. Remove steering pad assembly


  1. Straighten the front wheels.
  2. Using a t30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.

Toyota RAV4. Remove steering pad assembly


  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Notice:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

Caution:

When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
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) ins ...

Installation
Caution: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1). Install steering pad assembly Support the steering pad with one ...

Other materials:

Cruise control system cruise control main switch
Components 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 least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) batt ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...

Optimal use of the audio system
On the “sound settings” screen, sound quality (treble/mid/ bass), volume balance can be adjusted. How to adjust the sound settings and sound quality Select “-” or “+” to adjust the treble, mid or bass to a level between -5 and 5. Select “front” or “rear” to adjust the fr ...

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