Toyota RAV4 Quiz
2Az-fe charging

Radiator

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Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Radiator

Toyota RAV4. Radiator

Toyota RAV4. Radiator

On-vehicle inspection
  1. Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly
Toyota RAV4. Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly

  1. Measure the valve opening pressure.
Toyota RAV4. Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly

  1. If there are water stains or foreign matter on oring 1, clean it with water and finger scouring.
  2. Check that o-ring 1 is not deformed, cracked or swollen.
  3. Apply engine coolant to o-ring 1 and rubber packing 2 before using a radiator cap tester.
  4. When using the cap tester, tilt it more than 30 degrees.
  5. Pump the cap tester several times, and check the maximum pressure*.
Pump speed: 1 pump per second

*: Even if the cap cannot maintain the maximum pressure, it is not a defect.

Judgment criterion

If the maximum pressure is less than the minimum standard value, replace the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.

On-vehicle cleaning
  1. Inspect radiator assembly
Toyota RAV4. Inspect radiator assembly

  1. Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves, dirt, or insects. Clean the hose connections.

If the fins are blocked, wash them with water or a steam cleaner.

Notice:
  • If the distance between the steam cleaner and core is too close, the fins may be damaged.
  • Keep the following injection distance.
Standard injection distance
  • If the fins are bent, straighten them with a screwdriver or pliers.
  • Never apply water directly onto the electronic components.
  1. Dry the fins with compressed air.
Removal
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove radiator support opening cover
  2. Remove battery clamp
  3. Remove the bolt, nut and clamp.
  4. Remove battery
  5. Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
  6. Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
  7. Remove radiator grille sub-assembly (see page et-6)
  8. Disconnect hood lock switch connector
  9. Disconnect no. 1 Water by-pass hose
  10. Disconnect the hose from the radiator reservoir.
  11. Disconnect no. 5 Water by-pass hose
  12. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.
  13. Remove no. 1 Water by-pass pipe
  14. Disconnect the pipe from the no. 1 Radiator hose.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts and the pipe.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 1 Water by-pass pipe

Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 1 Water by-pass pipe

  1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness
  2. Disconnect the 2 fan motor connectors from the 2 fan motors.
  3. Detach the 5 harness clamps from the fan shroud and upper radiator support.
    Toyota RAV4. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness

  1. Disconnect horn connector
  2. Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
  3. Remove upper radiator support bracket
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 upper radiator support brackets.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove upper radiator support bracket

  1. Remove no. 2 Fan shroud
Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 2 Fan shroud

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.
  2. Detach the 2 claws and no. 2 Shroud.
  3. Remove upper radiator support subassembly
    Toyota RAV4. Remove upper radiator support subassembly

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support with hood lock.
  2. Disconnect no. 1 Radiator hose
  3. Disconnect no. 2 Radiator hose
  4. Disconnect no. 2 Water by-pass hose

Disconnect the by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir and radiator.

Toyota RAV4. Disconnect no. 2 Water by-pass hose

  1. Remove radiator assembly
Toyota RAV4. Remove radiator assembly

  1. Separate the cooler condenser from the radiator.
Hint:

After detaching the condenser, make sure that all 4 fan shroud cushions are present

  1. Remove the radiator with the 2 radiator support lowers.
Hint:

After detaching the radiator, make sure that both radiator support lowers are present.

  1. Remove fan shroud with cooling fan
Toyota RAV4. Remove fan shroud with cooling fan

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator from the fan shroud.
Installation
  1. Install fan shroud with cooling fan
Toyota RAV4. Install fan shroud with cooling fan

  1. Install the fan shroud with cooling fan with the 2 bolts to the radiator.
Torque: 10.5 N*m (107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*Lbf)
  1. Install radiator assembly
  2. Install the 4 fan shroud cushions to the cooler condenser.
  3. Set the cooler condenser to the fan shroud.
  4. Install the 2 radiator support lower cushions to the fan shroud.
  5. Install the radiator with cooler condenser and fan shroud to the radiator support lower.
    Toyota RAV4. Install radiator assembly

  1. Install upper radiator support subassembly
Toyota RAV4. Install upper radiator support subassembly

  1. Install the upper radiator support with the 4 bolts.
  2. Install no. 2 Fan shroud
    Toyota RAV4. Install no. 2 Fan shroud
Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the no. 2 Fan shroud and install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10.5 N*m (107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*Lbf)
  1. Install upper radiator support bracket
  2. Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.
    Toyota RAV4. Install upper radiator support bracket
Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
  1. Connect horn connector
  2. Connect the 2 horn connectors.
  3. Connect no. 2 Water by-pass hose
  4. Connect the by-pass hose to the radiator and radiator reservoir.
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the illustration.

  1. Connect no. 2 Radiator hose
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the illustration.

  1. Connect no. 1 Radiator hose
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the illustration.

Toyota RAV4. Connect no. 1 Radiator hose

  1. Connect cooling fan motor harness
  2. Attach the harness with the 5 clamps.
  3. Connect the 2 fan motor connectors.
    Toyota RAV4. Connect cooling fan motor harness

  1. Install no. 1 Water by-pass pipe
  2. Install the by-pass pipe with the 2 bolts to the upper radiator support.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
  1. Connect the no. 1 Radiator hose to the pipe.
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the lustration.

  1. Connect no. 5 Water by-pass hose
  2. Connect the by-pass hose to the radiator.
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the lustration.

  1. Connect no. 1 Water by-pass hose
  2. Connect the by-pass hose to the radiator and radiator reservoir.
Hint:

The direction of the hose clamp is indicated in the illustration.

Toyota RAV4. Connect no. 1 Water by-pass hose

  1. Connect hood lock switch connector
Toyota RAV4. Connect hood lock switch connector

  1. Install radiator grille sub-assembly (see page et-10)
  2. Install battery
  3. Install battery clamp
  4. Attach the hook of the battery clamp to the battery bracket.
  5. Temporarily tighten the nut and install the bolt.
  6. Adjust the battery clamp's position.
  7. Fully tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*Lbf) for bolt 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*Lbf) for nut
  1. Connect cable to negative battery terminal
  2. Add engine coolant (see page co-6)
  3. Check for engine coolant leaks (see page co-1)
  4. Install radiator support opening cover

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