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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): THROTTLE BODY: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

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

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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(a) 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

(b) Connect the No. 5 water by-pass hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

NOTICE:

  • If the throttle body with motor assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.

*a

45°(Claw of Clip Location)

*b

Left of Vehicle

*c

Rear of Vehicle

*d

Paint Mark

(c) Install the throttle body with motor assembly to the intake manifold with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

*a

Top

*b

Rear of Vehicle

*c

45°(Claw of Clip Location)

*d

Paint Mark

(d) Connect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

NOTICE:

Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.

(e) Connect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

(a) Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and unlock the hose clip to secure it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Align the cutout of the air cleaner hose with the protrusion of the throttle body with motor assembly.

*a

Protrusion

*b

Cutout

*c

Top

*d

Front of Vehicle

*e

Locked

*f

Unlocked

(b) Insert the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose 3 pins into the air cleaner support.

(c) Connect the No. 2 PCV hose to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

NOTICE:

Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.

*a

Top

*b

Front of Vehicle

*c

45°(Claw of Clip Location)

*d

Paint Mark

(d) Connect the vacuum hose to the air cleaner hose.

(e) Attach the 3 wire harness clamps.

(f) Connect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

3. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the inlet air cleaner assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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