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:
Passenger side buckle switch circuit malfunction
Description
The passenger side buckle switch circuit consists of the occupant
classification ecu and the front seat
inner belt rh.
Dtc b1771 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the passenger side
buckle switch circuit.
Troubleshoot dtc b1771 first when dtcs b1771 and b1795 ...
The rear cross traffic alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
The rear cross traffic alert function is operational when
The bsm main switch is set to on.
The shift ...
Installation
Install camshaft 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.
Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
Connect the sensor co ...
