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:
Memory recall function (vehicles with a smart key system)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys ar ...
Installation
Install generator assembly
Confirm that the wire harness of the crankshaft
position sensor is secured to the wire harness
clamp bracket through the back of the rib of the
timing chain cover.
Install the generator with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 21 n*m (215 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*Lb ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Look for output diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) (from the
dtc checks) in the appropriate section's diagnostic trouble
code chart. Use the chart to determine the trouble area and
the proper inspection procedure. A description of each of the
chart's columns are below.
Item
Description
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