Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect water pump assembly
- Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the water pump assembly.
- Turn the pulley, and then check that the water pump
bearing moves smoothly without making a "click"
noise.
If it does not move smoothly, replace the water pump assembly.
Removal
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 preten ...
Installation
Install water pump assembly
Remove any old seal packing material from the
contact surface.
Apply a continuous line of seal packing as shown in
the illustration.
Seal packing:
to ...
Other materials:
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent air ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the r ...
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "FULL" and
"LOW" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
If the level is on or below the "LOW" line, add coolant up to the "FULL"
line.
â– Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life
Cool ...
