Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001F70N
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: INSPECTION; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

  • Do not put your hands into the water that has been heated for the inspection.
  • Touching the heated water could result in burns.

HINT:

The valve opening temperature is inscribed on the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(a) Immerse the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly in water and then gradually heat the water.

NOTICE:

Do not allow any water to come into contact with the connector of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(b) Check that the valve of the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly opens at the specified temperature.

Standard valve opening temperature:

80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(c) Check the valve lift.

Standard valve lift:

8.0 mm (0.315 in.) or more at 95°C (203°F)

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

*a

Valve Lift

(d) Check that the valve is fully closed when the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly is at low temperatures (below 72°C (162°F)).

If it is not fully closed, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Always

10.6 to 14.2 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.