Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001R5PE
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 10/2022]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): WATER PUMP: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 10/2022]

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 engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing) 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 2022 MY RAV4 [12/2021 - 10/2022]; 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 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [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 - 2025 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.

2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: 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 Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system

    6 minutes

    Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia 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 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 10/2022]; A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL

2. REMOVE ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY (WATER INLET HOUSING)

(a) Disconnect the sensor wire connector.

(b) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor wire from the engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing).

(c) Disconnect the engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing) connector.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing) from the cylinder block assembly.

(e) Remove the gasket from the engine water pump assembly (water inlet housing).