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.
Loosen the water drain cock plug.
| 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.
