Engine cooling and air conditioning Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

Engine cooling system — general information
The car engine is operated in various climatic conditions and under various loads. At the same time, the temperature of the coolant must remain within a narrow temperature range, which is provided by the engine cooling...

Air conditioning system — general information
The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies the air in the cabin. The refrigerant circulating as a liquid in the high pressure portion of the system evaporates and turns into a gas in the low pressure portion....

Technical data of cooling and air conditioning systems
Table 4.1. Reference data on cooling and air conditioning systems Table 4.2. Tightening torques for main threaded connections

Cooling system thermostat — check and replace
Attention! Be careful when opening the radiator cap while the engine is hot, as escaping vapors can cause severe burns. Close the radiator cap with a thick layer of cloth and slowly unscrew the cap until a hissing sound...

Radiator fan — removal and installation
Attention! When the engine is running, do not put your hands too close to the fan and do not stand in the plane of rotation of the fan Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Disconnect...

Radiator and expansion tank — replacement
Attention! Remove the radiator and expansion tank on a cold engine. Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Attention!...

Water pump — check and replace
Attention! Remove the water pump on a cold engine. Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Attention! Collect and dispose...

Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor
Attention! Replace the coolant temperature gauge sensor with a cold engine. Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water....

Radiator Fan Thermal Switch
Apply the parking brake and chock the rear wheels. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the mudguard from the engine compartment. Drain the coolant. Disconnect the electrical connector from the...

Electric motor of the heater fan
Warning! Cars are equipped with security systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before carrying out work near the shock sensors, the instrument panel and the steering column, first disconnect the...

Control unit for heating and air conditioning systems
Control node replacement Warning! Cars are equipped with security systems (SRS), including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before carrying out work near the shock sensors, the instrument panel and the steering column,...

Heater radiator — removal and installation
Warning! Cars are equipped with security systems (SRS) including airbags and seat belt tensioners. Before carrying out work near the shock sensors, the instrument panel and the steering column, first disconnect the...

Air Conditioning Service Warnings
Warning! In a car locked from the outside, no one should be left, especially young children, since the doors cannot be opened from the inside. This is especially important when operating vehicles with power windows,...

Checking the air conditioning system
Warm up the engine to operating temperature. Set the air temperature control to the lowest temperature and the heater fan control knob to the highest speed. Open the car doors. After the air conditioning system has...

Adding refrigerant to the air conditioning system
To add refrigerant, you need to purchase a charging kit consisting of a 0.35 l refrigerant bottle, a cone valve and a hose. The cone valve and hose are connected to the low pressure side of the air conditioning system....

Eliminate odors from the air conditioning system
Unpleasant odors that often form in air conditioning systems are caused by fungus growth, usually on the surface of the evaporator. Warm, humid environments are the most favorable conditions for mold to thrive. In this...

Replacing the receiver of the air conditioning system
Extract the refrigerant from the air conditioning system at a service station. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Pic. 4.32. The location of the bolts for fastening the tubes and...

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Extract the refrigerant from the air conditioning system at a service station. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the right...

Replacing the condenser of the air conditioning system
Extract the refrigerant from the air conditioning system at a service station. On cars manufactured before 2001, remove the front bumper. Turn out bolts and disconnect pipelines from the condenser. Close the ends of the...