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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2006RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)SERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
2006 Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. 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.
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.
SST 09817-33190
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
b. Using SST, install the sensor.
SST 09817-33190
Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKAGE
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. 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.
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.
SST 09817-33190
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
b. Using SST, install the sensor.
SST 09817-33190
Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the sensor connector.
2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKAGE
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.