Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Az-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
- CAUTION:
- Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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Disconnect the purge VSV connector.
Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
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Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp.
Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
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Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.
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Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
| 4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE |
Disconnect the harness clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
| 5. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
Disconnect the sensor connector.
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Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.
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