Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to allow water to contact the terminals. After checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.
Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal ...
Installation
Install engine coolant temperature
sensor
Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
Using sst, install the sensor.
Sst 09817-33190
torque: 19.6 N*m (200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
Connect th ...
Other materials:
Oil filter
Components
Replacement
Caution:
Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will
cause the loss of natural oils from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used
engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer.
Pre ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
Refer to pr ...
Selecting the audio
source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and cd are
explained in this section.
Changing audio source
Press the “audio” button to display the audio source selection
screen.
If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “audio”
button again.
Select the d ...