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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Title: A25A-FXS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

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

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install a new gasket to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.

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

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect the No. 7 water by-pass hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

*a

View A

*b

15°

*c

90°

*d

Upper Side

*e

LH Side

*f

1 mm (0.0394 in.) or higher

NOTICE:

Make sure that the tabs of the clip are within the area shown in the illustration.

(d) Connect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

2. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

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3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD

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4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

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5. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)

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