Brake control

Downhill assist control switch

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Downhill assist control switch

Removal
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove downhill assist control switch
  2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove downhill assist control switch

Inspection
  1. Check downhill assist control switch
Toyota RAV4. Check downhill assist control switch

  1. Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

  1. Check illumination operation.

(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2.

Then check that the bulb illuminates.

Ok: bulb illuminates.

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

Installation
  1. Install downhill assist control switch
Toyota RAV4. Install downhill assist control switch

  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the switch.
  2. Connect cable to negative battery terminal

Test yourself

A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.