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Removal [02/2019 - 08/2020]: Procedure
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 08/2020]
- REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 08/2020]
- REMOVE E.F.I. VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY (MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE PURGE VALVE (PURGE VSV)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS PIPE
- REMOVE NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS PIPE
- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
- REMOVE NO. 1 INTAKE MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER
- REMOVE VACUUM HOSE
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.