Toyota Sienna Quiz
Engine

On-vehicle inspection

In this manual: Engine
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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1. CHECK RADIATOR RESERVOIR CAP SUBASSEMBLY

Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly

a) Measure the valve opening pressure.

(1) If there are water stains or foreign matter on rubber packings 1, 2 or 3, clean the part(s) with water and finger scouring.

(2) Check that rubber packings 1, 2 and 3 are not deformed, cracked or swollen.

(3) Check that rubber packings 3 and 4 are not stuck together.

(4) Apply engine coolant to rubber packings 2 and 3 before using the radiator cap tester.

(5) When using the cap tester, tilt it to 30° or more above the horizontal.

(6) 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.

Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly

Judgment criterion

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

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