How to install the thermostat on Toyota RAV4?

The installation begins with mounting a new gasket onto the thermostat while placing its jiggle valve upward in a range of 10 degrees from its designated spot. Use 2 nuts to fasten the water inlet before tightening them to 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf). The number 2 radiator hose needs connection as the next step. Generator assembly installation should follow the previous steps. Install the generator V belt with the fan unit now. The procedure requires adding engine coolant while inspecting for coolant leakage. The cable functions from the negative battery terminal and then continues with rear engine under cover RH assembly. Finish the maintenance process by mounting atop the No. 1 engine under cover and then adding the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

How to remove the thermostat on Toyota RAV4?

Start the job by removing the No. 1 engine under cover then draining the engine coolant. First step involves the removal of radiator support opening cover with disconnection of the No. 2 radiator hose. Untwist the 2 nuts then disconnect the water inlet from its position on the cylinder block. Remove the thermostat and detach its gasket at last.

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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat
Part Number: 90916-A3002
$24.25 MSRP: $33.74
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: 90916-A3001, 90916-03140, 90916-03133
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 | Base, Limited, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat
Part Number: 90916-03136
$28.19 MSRP: $39.24
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 90916-C3001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 | Base, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat
Part Number: 90916-03090
$27.59 MSRP: $38.41
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Manufacturer Note: *WAX 82-95
- Replaces: 90916-03060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Toyota RAV4 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat
Part Number: 90916-03046
$25.08 MSRP: $34.91
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: 90916-03069
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Toyota RAV4 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat
Part Number: 90916-A3004
$27.95 MSRP: $38.90
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 90916-03149, 90916-03148
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid Limited, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XLE | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Toyota RAV4 Water Inlet
Part Number: 90916-A3003
$22.69 MSRP: $31.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: 90916-03129, 90916-03084
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2018, 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4 | Adventure, Base, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XLE, L, LE, Limited, Platinum, SE, Sport, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)

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Toyota RAV4 Thermostat is the very important part of the car cooling system, usually, it is located on the radiator. It mainly controls the temperature concerns of the engine to attain the prime results. Thermostats are typical closed-loop control instrument that measures and regulates a reference temperature to control the flow of heat transfer media. In different years, different types of thermostats were applied in RAV4 automotive vehicles; mechanical thermostats such as the bimetallic strip and wax-pellet and pneumatic thermostats. It has progressed to complex gadgets from basic inventions in the 17th century to the modern applications where it is integrated with digital displays that improve the comfort and working of different systems.

Toyota RAV4 Thermostat Parts and Q&A

Thermostat
90916-A3002
Q: How to install the thermostat on Toyota RAV4?
A:
The installation begins with mounting a new gasket onto the thermostat while placing its jiggle valve upward in a range of 10 degrees from its designated spot. Use 2 nuts to fasten the water inlet before tightening them to 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf). The number 2 radiator hose needs connection as the next step. Generator assembly installation should follow the previous steps. Install the generator V belt with the fan unit now. The procedure requires adding engine coolant while inspecting for coolant leakage. The cable functions from the negative battery terminal and then continues with rear engine under cover RH assembly. Finish the maintenance process by mounting atop the No. 1 engine under cover and then adding the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Thermostat
90916-03136
Q: How to remove the thermostat on Toyota RAV4?
A:
Start the job by removing the No. 1 engine under cover then draining the engine coolant. First step involves the removal of radiator support opening cover with disconnection of the No. 2 radiator hose. Untwist the 2 nuts then disconnect the water inlet from its position on the cylinder block. Remove the thermostat and detach its gasket at last.