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:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
E ...
Check mode procedure
Hint:
Intelligent tester only:
compared to normal mode, check mode is more sensitive to
malfunctions. Therefore, check mode can detect the
malfunctions that cannot be detected by normal mode.
Notice:
All the stored dtcs and freeze frame data are erased if:
The ecm is changed from normal mo ...
Blower motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect blower motor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Disconnect the blower motor connector.
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and
then check that the motor operates smoothly.
If the ...
