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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Cooling system

On-vehicle inspection

  1. Check cooling system for lea

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  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

Caution:

To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to blow out from the radiator reservoir.

Toyota RAV4. Check cooling system for leaks


  1. Fill the radiator and reservoir with coolant, and then attach a radiator cap tester.
  2. Warm up the engine.
  3. Pump the radiator cap tester to 118 kpa (1.2 Kgf/ cm2, 17.1 Psi), and then check that the pressure does not drop.

    If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator and water pump for leakage.

    If there are no signs of external coolant leaks, check the heater core, cylinder block and head.

  4. Reinstall the radiator reservoir cap.
  1. Check engine coolant level of reservoir

Toyota RAV4. Check engine coolant level of reservoir


  1. The engine coolant should be between the low and full lines when the engine is cold.

    If low, check for leakage and add toyota super long life coolant (sllc) or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, nonnitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology up to the full line

  1. Check engine coolant quality

  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

Caution:

To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to blow out from the radiator.

  1. Check for any excessive deposits of rust or scale around the radiator reservoir cap and radiator filler hole; the coolant should be free of oil.

    If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.

  2. Install the radiator reservoir cap.
Battery current sensor
On-vehicle inspection Check battery current sensor assembly Measure the resistance of the sensor. Standard resistance If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor assembly. ...

Cooling fan system
Parts location System diagram On-vehicle inspection Hint: It is normal for the cooling fan to sometimes rotate when the ignition switch is turned from acc to on. Check cooling fan ope ...

Other materials:

Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger. Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger. Inspect chain ...

Control module communication bus off
Description Inspection procedure The skid control ecu inputs the signals from the ecm, steering angle sensor, and yaw rate and acceleration sensor via can communication system. Check harness and connector (momentary interruption) Using the data list of the intelligent test ...

Meter control switches
: Change the screen and move the cursor : Change displayed content and scroll up/down the screen Press: Enter/Set Press and hold: Reset/Display customizable items/Display the cursor Move the main meter and return to the previous screen Call sending/receiving and history display Link ...

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