Caution:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove switch base (see page ip-18)
Remove seat heater switch
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Inspection
Inspect seat heater switch
Measure the resistance of the seat heater switch when the switch is operated.
Standard resistance For lh For rh
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
Check that the seat heater switch indicator light illuminates when the switch is operated.
OkFor lh For rh
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
Check that the seat heater switch illuminates.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch
Installation
Install seat heater switch
Attach the 2 claws to install the switch.
Install switch base (see page ip-27)
Connect cable to negative battery terminal
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.