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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2020RAV4 XLE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEPROCEDURESMAINTENANCE - SERVICE INFORMATION (1 OF 2)UB80F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREPLACEMENT [11/2018 - 10/2019]PROCEDURE
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Replacement [11/2018 - 10/2019]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Lift the vehicle. [#1]
      NOTE:

      Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure the tilt angle from the front to rear and side to side of the vehicle is within +/- 1°).

    2. Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly. [#2]
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    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle housing. [#3]
      GTY929423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle housing and drain the automatic transaxle fluid. [#4]
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      *1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
    5. Measure the amount of automatic transaxle fluid drained. [#5]

      HINT: 

      Add the same amount of automatic transaxle fluid in step [#8].

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    6. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the transaxle housing. [#6]

      Torque: 1.7 N.m (17 kgf/cm, 15 in.lbf) 

    7. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug to the transaxle housing. [#7]
      GTY929423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.

    8. Add automatic transaxle fluid to the refill hole using the same amount of automatic transaxle fluid drained in step [#5]. [#8]
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      NOTE:

      Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

    9. Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to avoid automatic transaxle fluid spillage. [#9]
      GTY929356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.

    10. Lower the vehicle. [#10]
    11. Start the engine. [#11]
    12. Slowly move the shift lever from P to D, and then back to P. [#12]

      HINT: 

      • Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the automatic transaxle fluid through each part of the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Keep the shift lever in each position for approximately 3 seconds.
    13. Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds to warm it up. [#13]
    14. Turn the ignition switch off. [#14]
    15. Repeat steps [#1] to [#14].
    16. Repeat steps [#1] to [#10].
  7. ADD SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  8. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (when Using the Techstream) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  9. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (when Not Using the Techstream) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  10. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  11. REBUILD WORK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 97

  13. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99

  14. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 100

  15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 102

  16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 101

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.