Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Repair instruction

Identification information

Vehicle identification and serial numbers Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and on the certification l ...

Precaution

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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-41 ...

Inspection
Inspect cylinder head for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and manifolds. Maximum warpage: 0.08 Mm (0.0032 In.) If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-a ...

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 the sensor connector. Install air cleaner case (see page es-431) Install air cleaner cap ( ...