Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-411)
- Remove air cleaner case (see page es-429)
- Remove engine coolant temperature sensor
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Using sst, remove the sensor and gasket.
Sst 09817-33190
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Components
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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 contac ...
Other materials:
Installation
Install fuel filler opening lid lock retainer
Install the lock retainer and turn it counterclockwise
as shown in the illustration.
Install fuel filler opening lid lock retainer
Install the cable and turn it clockwise as shown in
the illustration.
Install the fuel l ...
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the vehic ...
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
