Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
- After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
Remove the 6 screws, 10 clips and under cover.
Install a vinyl hose to the drain cock plug on the radiator side.
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.
| 4. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER |
Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to detach the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.
- NOTICE:
- Attempting to detach both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
| 5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Squeeze the taps of the air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
Detach the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap and hose.
| 6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the throttle body connector and 2 water hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body.
Remove the gasket.
