Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Water pump

Coolant

Replacement Remove no. 1 Engine under cover Drain engine coolant Loosen the radiator drain cock plug. Hint: Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regul ...

Removal

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 preten ...

Other materials:

Rear bumper
Components Removal Remove rear bumper cover Remove the 9 screws and 7 clips. Put protective tape under the quarter panel. Detach the 12 claws and remove the bumper cover. Remove rear bumper protector Hint: When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper prot ...

Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position so that it can be reinstalled in the same position. Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new ones. When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the clamp track portion of the hose. For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread ...

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 ...