2013 Toyota RAV4 LE, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Introduction (General Information) (Electric)) Section 2 (Battery Control / Drive Motor System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 3 (Hybrid Control System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 4 (Electronically Controlled Brake System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 5 (Power Door Lock Control System (Diagnostics & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 6 (Wireless Door Lock Control System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 7 (Smart Key System (Keyless Entry) (Diagnostics & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 8 (Lighting System (Interior) (Diagnostics & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 9 (Meter / Gauge / Display (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 10 (Seat Belt Warning System (Diagnostics & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 11 (Air Conditioning System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 12 (Lighting System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 13 (Hybrid Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric) (1 Of 2)) Section 14 (Tire Pressure Warning System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 15 (Power Steering System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 16 (Garage Door Opener (Inspection & Registration) (Electric)) Section 17 (Immobiliser System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 18 (Occupant Classification System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 19 (Power Window Control System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 20 (Air Conditioning System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 21 (Battery / Drive Unit Cooling System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 22 (Parking Brake (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 23 (Brake System (Front) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 24 (Brake System (Rear) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 25 (Drive Motor System & Controls (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 26 (Tires / Wheel System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 27 (Can Communication System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 28 (Hybrid Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric) (2 Of 2)) Section 29 (Battery Cooling System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 30 (Engine Cooling Fan System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 31 (Charging System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 32 (Supplemental Restraint System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 33 (Power Management Control Ecu (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 34 (Drive Unit Cooling System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 35 (Network Gateway Ecu (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 36 (Electronic A/T Shift Lever (Diagnostics & Introduction) (Electric)) Section 37 (Supplemental Restraint System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 38 (Brake System (Hydraulic) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 39 (Meter / Gauge / Display (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 40 (Lighting System (Exterior) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 41 (Meter / Gauge / Display (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 42 (Interior Panels / Trim (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 43 (Theft Deterrent System / Keyless Entry System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 44 (Door Lock System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 45 (12-Volt Battery (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 46 (Exterior Body Panels / Trim (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 47 (Power Switch (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 48 (Cruise Control System (Diagnostics & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 49 (Electronically Controlled Brake System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 50 (Cruise Control Main Switch (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 51 (Electronic A/T Shift Lever (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 52 (Front Drive Shaft (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 53 (Axle Hub, Differential & Steering Knuckle (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 54 (Brake Control System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 55 (Front Suspension (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 56 (Wheel Alignment (Inspection & Adjustment) (Electric)) Section 57 (Steering Gear / Linkage (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 58 (Rear Suspension (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 59 (Parking Brake (Inspection & Adjustment) (Electric)) Section 60 (Steering Column (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 61 (Brake System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 62 (Tire Pressure Warning System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 63 (Tire Pressure Warning System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 64 (Smart Key System (Keyless Start) (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 65 (Seats (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 66 (Wiper System / Washer System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 67 (Power Steering System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 68 (Power Steering Ecu (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 69 (Steering Lock System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 70 (Steering Lock System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 71 (Lin Communication System (Diagnostic Codes) (Electric)) Section 72 (Audio / Video System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 73 ((Door / Hatch) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 74 (Navigation System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 75 (Lighting System (Interior) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 76 (Navigation System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 77 (Navigation System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 78 (Cellular Communication System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 79 (Television Camera (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 80 (Mirror (Interior) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 81 (Safety Connect System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 82 (Lin Communication System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 83 (Window / Glass (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 84 (Can Communication System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 85 (Wireless Door Lock Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 86 (Horn (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 87 (Smart Key System (Keyless Start) (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 88 (Immobiliser System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 89 (Lighting System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 90 (Vehicle Proximity Notification System (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 91 (Supplemental Restraint System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 92 (Seat Belt (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 93 (Occupant Classification System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 94 (Seat Heater System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (Electric)) Section 95 (Seat Heater (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 96 (Air Conditioning System (Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests) (Electric)) Section 97 (Power Window Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 98 (Window Defogger (Diagnostics & Symptom Tests) (Electric)) Section 99 (Mirror (Exterior) (Service Information) (Electric)) Section 100 (Power Mirror Control (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 101 (Manual Headlight Beam Level Control System (Inspection) (Electric)) Section 102 (Horn (Service Inf

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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