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.
- Remove rear wheel
- Remove rear stabilizer link assembly lh
- Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the suspension no. 2 Arm.
- Remove the nut and link from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove rear stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear no. 2 Suspension arm assembly lh (see page sp-45)
- Remove rear no. 2 Suspension arm assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring insulator upper lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring insulator lower lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring insulator upper rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring insulator lower rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear no. 1 Stabilizer bar bracket
- Remove the 2 nuts and bracket.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the other side.
- Remove rear stabilizer bar
- Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
Notice:
When removing the stabilizer bar from the vehicle, make sure not to damage the sensor wire, brake hose, etc.
- Remove rear stabilizer bush
- Remove the 2 stabilizer bushes from the stabilizer bar.
Suspension & axle rear stabilizer bar
Components
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Inspection
Inspect rear stabilizer link assembly lh
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud
back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut c ...
Other materials:
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided
for all seats.
WARNING
â– Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
Use the head restraints
designed for each respective
seat.
Adjust the head restraints to th ...
Engine compartment
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Radiator
Condenser
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick
Washer fluid tank
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dips ...
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and
emblem excessively.
Install radiator grille emblem
Attach ...
