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2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Removal [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to REPLACEMENT [02/2019 - 12/2021] , or refer to REPLACEMENT [12/2021 - ]

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 [10/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
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  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
      GTY868402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the wire harness clamp.
    3. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 PCV hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
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      *a Grommet
      *b Pin
    4. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body with motor assembly.
    5. Detach the 2 grommets and pin to remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
  5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.
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    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the throttle body with motor assembly.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly from the intake manifold.
    4. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to remove the throttle body with motor assembly.
      NOTE:

      If the throttle body with motor assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

    5. Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake manifold.
      GTY868401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • 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.