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:
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 cover (see page es-410)
Remove camshaft timing oil cont ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehicle
is interrupted or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedur ...
Hydraulic test
Measure line pressure
Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least 2 people. One person
should observe the condition of the wheels or
wheel chocks while the other ...
