Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Thermostat
Components
Removal
- Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
- Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
- Remove radiator support opening cover
- Disconnect no. 2 Radiator hose
- Remove water inlet
- Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the water inlet from the cylinder block.
- Remove thermostat
- Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
Inspection
- Inspect thermostat
Hint:
The valve opening temperature is inscribed on the thermostat.
- Immerse the thermostat in water, and then gradually heat the water.
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
Standard valve opening temperature: 80 to 84°c (176 to 183°f)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- Check the valve lift.
Standard valve lift: 10 mm (0.39 In.) Or more at 95°c (203°f)
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- Check that the valve is fully closed when the thermostat is at low temperatures (below 77°c (171°f).
If it is not fully closed, replace the thermostat.
Installation
- Install thermostat
- Install a new gasket onto the thermostat.
- Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
Hint:
The jiggle valve may be set to within 10° on either side of the prescribed position.
- Install water inlet
- Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
- Connect no. 2 Radiator hose
- Add engine coolant (see page co-6)
- Check for engine coolant leaks (see page co-1)
- Install radiator support opening cover
- Install no. 1 Engine under cover
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 ...
Cooling fan motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect no. 1 Cooling fan motor
Disconnect the no. 1 Fan connector.
Connect the battery and ammeter to the no. 1 Fan
motor connector.
Check th ...
Other materials:
Diaphragm oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the
oil.
Install a new gasket to the rear differential drain
plug.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the
rear differe ...
Reassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Install front seat wire
Install seat position airbag sensor (see
page rs-390)
Install lumbar support adjuster assembly
Install the lumbar support adjuster with the 2
screws.
...
Installation
Hint:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard
bolt chart (see page ss-2).
Install front seat inner belt assembly (for power seat)
Install the front seat inner belt assembly with the
nut.
Torque: 42 n*m (428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*Lbf)
Notice:
Do not overlap the ...
