Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001F70M
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]

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.

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

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

(a) Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

*a

View A

*b

120°

*c

Paint Mark

*d

Upper Side

*e

RH Side

*f

2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Align the direction of the claw on the clip with the paint mark on the hose.
  • Make sure the No. 2 radiator hose is securely inserted to the stopper.

3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

  • for 100 A, 130 A Type:

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for 100 A, 130 A Type): INSTALLATION

  • for 150 A Type:

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for 150 A Type): INSTALLATION

  • for VALEO Made:

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR (for VALEO Made): INSTALLATION

4. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (INTAKE / EXHAUST): INTAKE MANIFOLD: INSTALLATION

5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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

6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (COOLING): COOLING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+