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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

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(a) Apply a light coat of engine coolant to the O-ring of the engine coolant temperature sensor.

(b) Insert the engine coolant temperature sensor to the end of the water outlet and secure it with a new clip.

NOTICE:

  • If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • If reusing the engine coolant temperature sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.
  • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

(c) Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

2. INSTALL INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Grille Shutter)

(a) Apply a light coat of engine coolant to the O-ring of the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor.

(b) Install the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor to the water outlet with a new clip.

NOTICE:

  • If the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • If reusing the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.
  • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor.

(c) Connect the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (w/ Grille Shutter)

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5. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter)

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6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter)

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7. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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8. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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