Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature sensor

Installation

Install crankshaft position sensor Notice: Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing it. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the sensor. ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Check for intermittent problems
Hint: Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detec ...

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 vehicle- ...

Knock sensor 1 circuit
Description Flat type knock sensors (non-resonant type) have structures that can detect vibrations over a wide band of frequencies: between approximately 6 khz and 15 khz. A knock sensor is fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking. The knock sensor contains a piezoelectri ...