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2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Removal [11/2018 - 02/2019]: 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 [11/2018 - 02/2019]

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26

  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.
      GTY868400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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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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.