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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2020RAV4 XLE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (A25A-FKS) - SERVICE INFORMATIONENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORREMOVAL [08/2020 - ]PROCEDURE
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Removal [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter) 

    See step  3

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (w/ Grille Shutter) 

    See step  4

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Grille Shutter) 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
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    2. Remove the clip and No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor from the water outlet.
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      NOTE:

      If the No. 2 engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

  6. REMOVE BATTERY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
      GTY920688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip and engine coolant temperature sensor from the water outlet.
      GTY920687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      If the engine coolant temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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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.