RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Installation
2AR-FE COOLING: THERMOSTAT: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL THERMOSTAT
(a) Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
(b) Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upward.
HINT: The jiggle valve may be set to within 10° on either side of the prescribed position.
2. INSTALL WATER INLET
(a) Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
3. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE See: Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Installation
4. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the generator assembly See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and Repair/Installation.
5. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Installation
6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT See: Coolant/Service and Repair
7. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK See: Testing and Inspection
8. CONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Installation
10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Installation
11. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Throttle Body/Service and
Repair/Installation