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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 LIMITED, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (2AZ-FE)ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORINSTALLATION
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Installation
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION 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 the sensor connector.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKAGE (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
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.