Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FCM7
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: A25A-FXS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

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 Procedures are not Performed

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  • 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.

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

NOTICE:

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

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary 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.

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PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

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2. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

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3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

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4. 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.