Electrical Equipment and Appliances Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

General information about on-board electrical equipment
The vehicle's electrical equipment is designed using a single-wire circuit. The negative terminal of the consumer devices is connected to the body ("ground"), which functions as a second wire. The nominal voltage of the...

Technical characteristics of electrical equipment
The technical characteristics of the lamps used in the vehicle are given in the table. 15.1, and the generator characteristics are in Table. 15.2.

Electrical circuits — fault finding
To protect electrical circuits, fuses with blade contacts are used, the color of which corresponds to the fuse protection current. The serviceability of a fuse is determined by the presence of a wire conductor...

Electrical connectors — general information
Most connections in a vehicle's electrical system are made using multi-pin connectors in a plastic housing. The sections (halves) of the connectors are usually held in place by clips molded into the connector body after...

Fuses — location and ratings
Fuses are used to break the circuit when the current exceeds a certain value, which is necessary to protect consumer devices and wires that may be damaged by too high a current. A sudden increase in current is usually...

Fuse links — general information
Some electrical circuits are protected by fusible links. Fusible links are commonly used in ignition system circuits and high current circuits. Essentially, a fuse link is a high-current fuse. On models prior to 2001,...

Circuit breakers — general information
All electric window lifts and heated seats are also protected by a circuit breaker, which automatically switches off in the event of an overload (for example, when glass freezes) and after a few seconds it turns on...

Relay — checking and replacement
A relay is an electronically controlled switch that typically performs the following functions: switches large currents remotely from the circuit in which that current flows, allowing the use of thinner wires and switch...

Checking and replacing the turn signal and hazard warning light relay
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Replacing the combination steering column switches
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Replacing the ignition lock and cylinder
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Hazard warning light switch
To remove the hazard warning light switch on models prior to 2001, proceed as follows: Figure 15.24. Using a screwdriver to separate the hazard warning light switch from the instrument panel Using a screwdriver blade as...

Outside mirror position adjustment switch
To remove the outside mirror adjustment switch on models prior to 2001, proceed as follows. Figure 15.26. Removing the outside mirror adjustment switch on pre-2001 models Using a screwdriver blade as a lever, pry the...

Rear window defroster switch
To remove the rear window defroster switch on models prior to 2001, proceed as follows. Using a screwdriver blade as a lever, pry the rear window defroster switch loose and remove it from the instrument panel....

Instrument panel backlight rheostat
Removal the instrument panel backlight rheostat on pre-2001 models It is produced as follows. Remove the instrument panel. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the rheostat. Removal the instrument panel...

Removal and installation the instrument cluster
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Checking the windshield wiper electrical circuit
Before attempting to determine the source of a fault, study the relevant electrical circuit diagram to gain an understanding of the components in that circuit. Check the electrical circuit of the windshield wiper motor...

Removal and installation the windshield wiper motor
To remove the windshield wiper motor, proceed as follows: Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Figure 15.31. Removing the plug covering the windshield wiper arm mounting nut Mark the...

Removal and installation the radio
Warning! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Removal and installation full-range speakers
All models have speakers in the front and rear doors. The speakers in the rear doors are installed in the same way as in the front doors. Remove the speakers located in the doors as follows. Remove the door trim. Figure...

Removal and installation tweeters
Figure 15.38. Location of the tweeter in the front door In addition to the full-range speakers, some models are equipped with high-frequency speakers in the front door, opposite the outside rearview mirror, to improve...

Radio antenna — removal and installation
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Checking and repairing the rear window defroster
The rear window defroster consists of multiple horizontally arranged conductors sprayed onto the inside surface of the glass. Minor wire breaks can be repaired without removing the rear window from the vehicle. Check...

Replacing headlight bulbs
Caution! High-pressure H7 incandescent bulbs may burst when replaced, so wear gloves and safety glasses when replacing these bulbs. Caution! Do not touch the glass bulb of the lamp with bare hands. Grease stains on the...

Headlight adjustment
Precise adjustment is only possible with a special device. On models since 1998, the headlight beam can only be adjusted in the vertical plane. When adjusting the headlight beam, the following conditions must be met:...

Headlight replacement
Caution! High-pressure H7 incandescent bulbs may burst when replaced, so wear gloves and safety glasses when replacing these bulbs. Caution! Do not touch the glass bulb of the lamp with bare hands. Grease stains on the...

Horn — Removal, Checking and Installation
Attention! Vehicles are equipped with safety systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before working near the impact sensors, instrument panel, and steering column, disconnect the negative and then...

Replacing incandescent light bulbs
Caution! Before replacing the bulb, remove the ground cable from the battery. Caution! Remember: if the lamp has just been lit, it may be too hot. Caution: Before replacing a bulb, check the corresponding electrical...

Checking the drive of the outside rearview mirrors
Figure 15.59. Location of exterior rearview mirror control components: 1 – electric motors located in the mirror housings; 2 – ECU unit located on the front passenger side; 3 – ignition switch; 4 – switch for adjusting...

Checking the cruise control system
The cruise control system maintains the vehicle's speed using an electric motor connected to the accelerator cable. The system consists of an electric motor, a control unit, a brake pedal switch, control switches and a...

Checking electric windows
Figure 15.61. Location of power window components: 1 – main window switch located on the driver's door; 2 – ignition switch; 3 – Driver's door window switch; 4 – fuses and relays for window lifters in the fuse and relay...

Checking the central locking system
Figure 15.62. Location of components of the central locking system: 1 – ignition switch; 2 – ECU unit located on the front passenger side; 3 – door lock switch located in the front passenger door; 4 – fuses and relays...

Remote control central locking system
The remote control system includes a remote control transmitter that sends a coded infrared signal to a receiver that controls the locking system. The transmitter also controls the warning system, which includes light...

Sliding and lifting roof panel drive
Figure 15.63. Location of the sliding and lifting roof panel control components: 1 – ignition switch; 2 – drive motor and limit switch; 3 – Switch and relay for the sliding and lifting roof panel; 4 – ECU unit in the...

Airbags — General Information and Safety Precautions
All models are equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), better known as airbags. The system consists of impact sensors mounted on the front of the vehicle, airbags and a control and diagnostic unit located...

Removal and installation airbags and coil springs
Removal and installation of the driver's airbag and coil wire are given in the section " Steering ". To remove the front passenger airbag, proceed as follows: Deactivate the airbag system. On pre-2001 models, remove the...

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