Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to allow water to contact the terminals. After checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.
Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal ...
Installation
Install engine coolant temperature
sensor
Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
Using sst, install the sensor.
Sst 09817-33190
torque: 19.6 N*m (200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
Connect th ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Notice:
Perform the maf meter inspection according to the
procedures below.
Only replace the maf meter when both the long
ft#1 value and maf value in the data list (with the
engine stopped) are not within the normal operating
range.
Inspect mass air flow meter
Perform c ...
Front console illumination
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect front console illumination
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the front
console illumin ...
Removal
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.
Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove radia ...
