Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001F70P
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2019]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]

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 water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly 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
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Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Replacement of throttle body with motor assembly
  • Replacement of EGR valve assembly
  • Gas leaks from exhaust system

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

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

NOTICE:

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

    System Name

    See Procedure

    Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system

    6 minutes

    Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system

    1 minute
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+

2. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 02/2019]; A25A-FKS (INTAKE / EXHAUST): INTAKE MANIFOLD: REMOVAL 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [02/2019 - 08/2020]; A25A-FKS (INTAKE / EXHAUST): INTAKE MANIFOLD: REMOVAL

3. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

  • for 100 A, 130 A Type:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for 100 A, 130 A Type): REMOVAL

  • for 150 A Type:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for 150 A Type): REMOVAL

  • for VALEO Made:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for VALEO Made): REMOVAL

4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

5. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

(b) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose.
  • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

(c) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.