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Removal of alternator on Toyota RAV 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 Xa40, MK 4 - Years 2013-2018
Part: Alternator

Disassembly of the Toyota Rav 4 alternator. Let's see how to do it. We lift the bonnet putting it in safety, we identify the battery of the power supply and disconnect the terminals. We disassemble the cover panel above the cylinder head. We unscrew the pins with a socket wrench on the sides of the alternator, remove the belt. Once the disassembly is finished, we extract the alternator from inside the engine compartment. We take the new replacement part and insert it into the engine compartment, then, we tighten the side pins of the alternator. We mount the alternator belt, electrical terminals and various covers.


Posted on 22 December 2023 by ScegliAuto



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