RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
REASSEMBLY
1. A/T:
INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPES TO LOWER TANK
a
Install 2 new O-rings to the oil cooler.
b
Install the 2 nuts.
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
c
Install the LH cooler pipe in the direction indicated in the illustration.
Torque: 14.7 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
d
Install the RH cooler pipe.
Torque: 14.7 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE
HINT:
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If the sides of the lock plate groove are deformed, reassembly of the tank will be impossible.
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Therefore, first correct any deformation with pliers or similar object. Water leakage will result if the bottom of the lock plate groove is
damaged.
NOTICE: The radiator can only be recaulked 2 times. After the 2nd time, the radiator core must be replaced.
3. INSTALL NEW O-RINGS AND TANKS
a
After checking that there are no foreign objects in the lockplate groove, install the new O-ring without twisting it.
HINT: When cleaning the lock plate groove, lightly rub it with sand paper without scratching it.
b
Install the tank without damaging the O-ring.