RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Inspection and Cleaning
RADIATOR
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK RADIATOR RESERVOIR CAP SUBASSEMBLY
a. Measure the valve opening pressure.
(1) If there are water stains or foreign matter on O-ring 1, clean it with water and finger scouring.
(2) Check that O-ring 1 is not deformed, cracked or swollen.
(3) Apply engine coolant to O-ring 1 and rubber packing 2 before using a radiator cap tester.
(4) When using the cap tester, tilt it more than 30°.
(5) Pump the cap tester several times, and check the maximum pressure*.
Pump speed: 1 pump per second
*: Even if the cap cannot maintain the maximum pressure, it is not a defect.
Judgment criterion
Judgment criterion
If the maximum pressure is less than the minimum standard value, replace the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.
ON-VEHICLE CLEANING