Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EVA2
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during engine coolant temperature sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Replacement of engine coolant temperature sensor

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

w/ Canister Pump Module: 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/ Canister Pump Module): INITIALIZATION 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/ Canister Pump Module): INITIALIZATION

w/o Canister Pump Module: 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): INITIALIZATION

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter)

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3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter)

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4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (w/ Grille Shutter)

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Grille Shutter)

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

(b) Remove the clip and No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor from the water outlet.

NOTICE:

If the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

6. REMOVE BATTERY

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7. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

(b) Remove the clip and engine coolant temperature sensor from the water outlet.

NOTICE:

If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.