A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018

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Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4 HV	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

To prevent injury due to contact with an operating cooling fan, keep your hands and clothing away from the cooling fans when working in the engine compartment with the engine running or the power switch on (IG).

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. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

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2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL

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3. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY

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4. INSPECT SPARK PLUG

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5. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.

(b) Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not damaged or excessively oily.

HINT:

If there is any dirt or clogs in the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly, clean it with compressed air.
If any dirt or clogs remain even after cleaning the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with compressed air, replace it.

6. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY NOISE

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(b) Rev up the engine several times. Check that the engine does not emit unusual noises.

HINT:

If any defects or problems are found during the inspection, perform the valve lash adjuster assembly inspection.

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7. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING

NOTICE:

Check the ignition timing with the cooling fan off.
Turn off all electrical systems and the A/C.
When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in park.

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(b) Warm up and stop the engine.

(d) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Ignition Timing Cylinder #1.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Ignition Timing Cylinder #1

Standard Ignition Timing:

-2 to 14° BTDC at idle

(f) Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased.

(g) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Activate the TC Terminal / ON.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Active Test Display
Activate the TC Terminal

Data List Display
Ignition Timing Cylinder #1

(h) Monitor Ignition Timing Cylinder #1 of the Data List.

Standard Ignition Timing:

8 to 12° BTDC at idle

8. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED

NOTICE:

Check the ignition timing with the cooling fan off.
Turn off all electrical systems and the A/C.
When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in park.

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(b) Warm up and stop the engine.

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(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Speed.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Engine Speed

(e) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Standard Idle Speed:

1050 to 1150 rpm

9. INSPECT COMPRESSION

NOTICE:

Keep the spark plug holes free of foreign matter when measuring the compression pressure.

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(b) Warm up and stop the engine.

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(d) Remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

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(e) Remove the front fender front splash shield LH.

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(f) Remove the front fender front splash shield RH.

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(g) Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.

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(h) Remove the No. 2 engine under cover assembly.

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(i) Remove the 4 spark plugs.

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NOTICE:

DTCs will be stored if the inspection is performed with the ignition coil assembly connectors disconnected. Make sure that the ignition coil assembly connectors are connected during the inspection.

(j) Disconnect the fuel injector connector (for Port Injection).

(k) Detach the claw and raise the lock lever to disconnect the fuel injector connector (for Direct Injection) as shown in the illustration.

*a	Lock Lever

(l) Remove the inlet air cleaner assembly.

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(m) Remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.

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(n) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts to disconnect the throttle body assembly from the intake manifold.

(o) Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.

(p) Check the cylinder compression pressure.

(1) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.

(2) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(3) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(4) Turn the Techstream on.

NOTICE:

Check the HV battery voltage in the Data List to ensure that the battery is fully charged.

(5) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active Test / Compression Test / ON.

Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Active Test

Tester Display
Compression Test

(6) Depress and hold the brake pedal, and turn the power switch on (READY). Then check the compression pressure.

Standard Compression Pressure:

870 kPa (8.9 kgf/cm², 126 psi)

Minimum Compression Pressure:

700 kPa (7.1 kgf/cm², 102 psi)

Pressure Difference between Each Cylinder:

200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm², 29 psi) or less

NOTICE:

Noise may be emitted from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly. However, this is not a malfunction.
Inspect all cylinders in the same way.
Measure the compression pressure as quickly as possible.

(7) If the cylinder compression pressure is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect it again.

HINT:

If adding oil increases the compression pressure, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.
If the compression pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leaks in the cylinder head gasket.

(q) Install a new throttle body gasket to the intake manifold with the protrusions of the throttle body gasket oriented as shown in the illustration.

*a	Protrusion

(r) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, connect the throttle body assembly to the intake manifold with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(s) Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.

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(t) Install the inlet air cleaner assembly.

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(u) Connect the fuel injector connector (for Direct Injection) and push down the lock lever to attach the claw as shown in the illustration.

*a	Lock Lever

(v) Connect the fuel injector connector (for Port Injection).

(w) Install the 4 spark plugs.

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(x) Install the No. 2 engine under cover assembly.

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(y) Install the No. 1 engine under cover.

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(z) Install the front fender front splash shield RH.

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(aa) Install the front fender front splash shield LH.

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(ab) Install the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

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(ac) Clear the DTCs.

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NOTICE:

After performing the inspection, clear the DTCs and confirm that DTCs are not stored again or that the normal system code is output if using a check wire.

10. INSPECT CO/HC

HINT:

This check determines whether or not the idle CO/HC complies with regulations.

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode.

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(b) Run the engine speed at 2500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.

(d) Immediately check the CO/HC concentration at idle and then at an engine speed of 2500 rpm.

HINT:

When performing a 2 mode test (with the engine idling/running at 2500 rpm), the measurement procedures are determined by applicable local regulations.

If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with the regulations, perform troubleshooting in the order given below.

(1) Check for DTCs.

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(2) See the following table for possible causes, then inspect the applicable parts and repair them if necessary.

CO	HC	Problem	Cause
Normal	High	Rough idle	Faulty ignition: Incorrect valve timing Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped spark plugs Incorrect valve clearance (valve lash adjuster assembly) Leaks in intake or exhaust valves Leaks in cylinders Faulty EGR
Low	High	Rough idle (Fluctuating HC reading)	Vacuum leaks: PCV hoses Intake manifold Throttle body with motor assembly Lean mixture causing misfire Faulty EGR
High	High	Rough idle (Black smoke from exhaust)	Restricted air cleaner filter element sub-assembly Plugged PCV valve Faulty SFI systems: Fuel pressure regulator assembly Engine coolant temperature sensor Mass air flow meter sub-assembly ECM Fuel injector assemblies Throttle position sensor (built into throttle body with motor assembly) Faulty EGR