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Vehicle Maintenance Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)
General information on operating materials and adjustment data
Tables 2.1, 2.2 show the brands and the required amount of operating fluids used in the car. Tables 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 contain data for checking and adjusting various vehicle components.
Tables 2.1, 2.2 show the brands and the required amount of operating fluids used in the car. Tables 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 contain data for checking and adjusting various vehicle components.
Volumes and frequency of maintenance
This chapter describes the checks and adjustments necessary to maintain vehicle performance, economy, driving safety and durability. In order to ensure reliable operation of the car during the entire period of...
This chapter describes the checks and adjustments necessary to maintain vehicle performance, economy, driving safety and durability. In order to ensure reliable operation of the car during the entire period of...
Checking the levels of operating fluids
Note. Check the fluid level with the vehicle in a horizontal position. Note. Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Operating fluids play an important role in the operation of lubrication, cooling, braking,...
Note. Check the fluid level with the vehicle in a horizontal position. Note. Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Operating fluids play an important role in the operation of lubrication, cooling, braking,...
Tire inspection and air pressure check
Note. Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Checking the condition of your tires is an important preventive measure that can provide information about the condition of your vehicle's steering and suspension and...
Note. Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Checking the condition of your tires is an important preventive measure that can provide information about the condition of your vehicle's steering and suspension and...
Changing engine oil and oil filter
Note. Recommended frequency: every 5000 km or 3 months. Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance procedure. During operation, engine oil ages - it loses its performance...
Note. Recommended frequency: every 5000 km or 3 months. Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance procedure. During operation, engine oil ages - it loses its performance...
Checking and replacing the rubber bands of the wiper blades
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Wiper blades in perfect condition are a prerequisite for good visibility. To prevent the brushes from becoming deformed, they should be cleaned regularly with...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Wiper blades in perfect condition are a prerequisite for good visibility. To prevent the brushes from becoming deformed, they should be cleaned regularly with...
Checking and adjusting the free play of the clutch pedal
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Press the clutch pedal until a significant resistance appears, at which the process of disengaging the clutch begins, and measure the free play of the pedal with...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Press the clutch pedal until a significant resistance appears, at which the process of disengaging the clutch begins, and measure the free play of the pedal with...
Checking, servicing and charging the battery
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Warning! When batteries are charged, an explosive mixture of gases is released. Warning! When working with wires and electrical appliances, smoking, the use of...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Warning! When batteries are charged, an explosive mixture of gases is released. Warning! When working with wires and electrical appliances, smoking, the use of...
Checking, adjusting and replacing the V-ribbed drive belt for attachments
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Belt tension check The drive of the generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor is carried out by V-ribbed belts. Models prior to 2001 use one...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Belt tension check The drive of the generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor is carried out by V-ribbed belts. Models prior to 2001 use one...
Checking and replacing hoses in the engine compartment
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Attention! Replace the hoses on the air conditioning system at a service station that has the equipment to check and charge the system. High temperatures in the...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Attention! Replace the hoses on the air conditioning system at a service station that has the equipment to check and charge the system. High temperatures in the...
Wheel swap
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. For safety, when changing or rearranging wheels, follow these rules: park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slip platform; tighten the parking brake lever, turn...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. For safety, when changing or rearranging wheels, follow these rules: park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slip platform; tighten the parking brake lever, turn...
Checking the condition of the seat belts
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Check and make sure they are correct. If belts are removed for any reason, ensure they are properly installed. For trouble-free operation of the tensioner, keep...
Note. Recommended interval: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Check and make sure they are correct. If belts are removed for any reason, ensure they are properly installed. For trouble-free operation of the tensioner, keep...
Checking the condition of the brakes (every 24,000 km or 12 months)
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Brake pads generate brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health, so do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Brake pads generate brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health, so do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake...
Air filter replacement
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The air filter is located in the housing on the left side of the engine compartment on cars manufactured before 2001 or on top of the engine on cars starting...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The air filter is located in the housing on the left side of the engine compartment on cars manufactured before 2001 or on top of the engine on cars starting...
Fuel system check
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable, when working with fuel system components, smoking, the use of fire, sparking devices, open fire hazardous light devices...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable, when working with fuel system components, smoking, the use of fire, sparking devices, open fire hazardous light devices...
Checking the oil level in a manual transmission
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The manual transmission does not have an oil level gauge. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Remove the lower mudguard of the engine...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The manual transmission does not have an oil level gauge. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Remove the lower mudguard of the engine...
Checking the oil level in the transfer case of vehicles with automatic transmission
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Remove the filler screw plug. Use your finger to check the oil level, which should be at the lower edge of...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Remove the filler screw plug. Use your finger to check the oil level, which should be at the lower edge of...
Checking the condition of the suspension and steering
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Stationary check Set the front wheels to drive straight and turn the steering wheel slightly in different directions to determine the free play of the steering...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Stationary check Set the front wheels to drive straight and turn the steering wheel slightly in different directions to determine the free play of the steering...
Checking the protective covers of the drive shafts
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Protective covers for constant velocity joints (SHRUS) perform a very important role, preventing water and dirt from entering the CV joints. If fuel or grease...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Protective covers for constant velocity joints (SHRUS) perform a very important role, preventing water and dirt from entering the CV joints. If fuel or grease...
Checking the oil level in the rear final drive on four-wheel drive vehicles
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.27. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs of the crankcase of the rear final drive on all-wheel...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.27. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs of the crankcase of the rear final drive on all-wheel...
Replacing the cabin ventilation filter on cars since 2001
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Open the glove box lid. Pic. 2.28. Removing the cabin ventilation filter from the socket in the recess of the glove box Squeeze out the side clips and, by...
Note. Recommended interval: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Open the glove box lid. Pic. 2.28. Removing the cabin ventilation filter from the socket in the recess of the glove box Squeeze out the side clips and, by...
Brake Fluid Replacement
Use only fresh DOT 4 brake fluid. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir. Suck out the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to prevent air from entering the...
Use only fresh DOT 4 brake fluid. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir. Suck out the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to prevent air from entering the...
Replacing the fuel filter on cars manufactured before 2001
Disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Relieve pressure in the fuel system. The filter is mounted on the firewall under the air filter housing and the fuse and relay box. Remove the air filter housing and relay...
Disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Relieve pressure in the fuel system. The filter is mounted on the firewall under the air filter housing and the fuse and relay box. Remove the air filter housing and relay...
Checking and replacing spark plugs
Pic. 2.30. Removing a tip with a high-voltage wire from a spark plug on cars before 2001 On cars before 2001, pull up and turn at the same time, remove the tip with the high-voltage wire from the spark plug (pic. 2.30)....
Pic. 2.30. Removing a tip with a high-voltage wire from a spark plug on cars before 2001 On cars before 2001, pull up and turn at the same time, remove the tip with the high-voltage wire from the spark plug (pic. 2.30)....
Check and replacement of a cover and a rotor of the distributor of ignition
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note. The cover and rotor of the ignition distributor are equipped with cars only up to 1997 of release. Cars produced from 1988 to 2000 are equipped with a...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note. The cover and rotor of the ignition distributor are equipped with cars only up to 1997 of release. Cars produced from 1988 to 2000 are equipped with a...
Replacing the coolant and flushing the cooling system
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Collect and dispose of...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Collect and dispose of...
Checking the fuel vapor recovery system
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. The activated carbon filter prevents the penetration of harmful fuel vapors from the fuel tank into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors accumulate in the activated...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. The activated carbon filter prevents the penetration of harmful fuel vapors from the fuel tank into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors accumulate in the activated...
Check of system of release of the fulfilled gases
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Check the exhaust gas system a few hours after turning off the engine. For free access to the exhaust system, raise the car on a lift. Check the pipes and their...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Check the exhaust gas system a few hours after turning off the engine. For free access to the exhaust system, raise the car on a lift. Check the pipes and their...
Changing the oil and filter in an automatic transmission
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note. Some filters are perforated screens that can be cleaned with solvents rather than replaced. Attention! The temperature of the oil in the gearbox can reach...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note. Some filters are perforated screens that can be cleaned with solvents rather than replaced. Attention! The temperature of the oil in the gearbox can reach...
Changing the oil in a manual transmission
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Raise the car on a lift. Remove the lower mudguard of the engine compartment. Pic. 2.24. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs in a manual transmission Install...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Raise the car on a lift. Remove the lower mudguard of the engine compartment. Pic. 2.24. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs in a manual transmission Install...
Changing the oil in the transfer case on all-wheel drive vehicles with automatic transmission
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.45. Location of the oil drain plug from the transfer case on all-wheel drive vehicles with automatic...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.45. Location of the oil drain plug from the transfer case on all-wheel drive vehicles with automatic...
Changing the oil in the rear final drive on all-wheel drive vehicles
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.27. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs of the crankcase of the rear final drive on all-wheel...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Pic. 2.27. Filler location (1) and drain (2) plugs of the crankcase of the rear final drive on all-wheel...
Checking and replacing the crankcase ventilation valve and hose (PCV)
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Pic. 2.46. Location of the crankcase ventilation valve and hose in the O-ring on the cylinder head cover on vehicles produced before 2001 The crankcase...
Note. Recommended interval: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Pic. 2.46. Location of the crankcase ventilation valve and hose in the O-ring on the cylinder head cover on vehicles produced before 2001 The crankcase...
Checking and adjusting valve clearances
Note. Recommended interval: every 100,000 km or 48 months. Note. When checking and adjusting valve clearances on vehicles manufactured before 1998, a special tool is required to retract the valve lifters. Clearance...
Note. Recommended interval: every 100,000 km or 48 months. Note. When checking and adjusting valve clearances on vehicles manufactured before 1998, a special tool is required to retract the valve lifters. Clearance...
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