ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. Install a new gasket onto the engine coolant temperature sensor.

    2. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

  2. ADD ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Firmly tighten the drain plugs.

    2. Fill the radiator reservoir assembly with engine coolant to the top of the inlet.

      Standard Capacity
      Item Specified Condition
      w/o Heater 13.2 liters (13.9 US qts, 11.6 Imp. qts)
      w/ Front Heater 14.2 liters (15.0 US qts, 12.5 Imp. qts)
      w/ Front and Rear Heaters 16.2 liters (17.1 US qts, 14.3 Imp. qts)

      Note

      Do not substitute plain water for engine coolant.

      Tech Tips


      • Use of improper coolants may damage the engine cooling system.

      • Use only Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology consists of a combination of low phosphates and organic acids).

    3. Loosen the bleeder plug of the outlet housing.

    4. When air is bled and the engine coolant drains out, firmly tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
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      Add engine coolant up to the B line mark in the radiator reservoir assembly and install the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.

    6. Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens.


      1. While the thermostat is open, circulate the engine coolant for several minutes.

        Tech Tips

        The thermostat open timing can be confirmed by pressing the No. 3 radiator hose by hand, and checking when the engine coolant starts to flow inside the hose.

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      After the engine cools down, check that the engine coolant level is between the LOW and FULL level marks.

  3. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

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