2003 Toyota RAV4 A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1998, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Toyota -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Refrigerant Charge
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS

To measure the refrigerant charge, allow engine to run at fast idle and operate air conditioner at maximum cooling for several ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Zexel Compressor -> Clutch Air Gap, Adjust
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Inspect clearance around entire clutch disc using a feeler gauge.
  • Disc pulley clearance should ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Toyota -> Arming
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC

  • Ensure ignition switch is in Lock position.
  • Reconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the ignition switch from the Lock position.
  • Place ignitio...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Toyota -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Troubleshooting -> 1MZ-FE -> 2AZ-FE -> 2AZ-FE Engine -> 5S-FE Engine -> Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara w/1MZ-FE Engine -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica -> Condenser Fan -> Condenser Fan On-Vehicle Inspection -> Cooling Fan -> Cooling Fan Inspection -> Cooling Fan On-Vehicle Inspection -> Cooling Fan Relay Inspection -> Cooling Fans Inspection -> Corolla & Corolla Matrix -> Echo -> Highlander -> MR2 -> No. 1 Cooling Fan Motor Inspection -> No. 2 Cooling Fan Motor Inspection -> On-Vehicle Inspection -> RAV4 -> Sienna
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC

Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara w/1MZ-FE Engine

On-Vehicle Inspection
Condenser Fan
  • Inspect condenser fan operation with temperature below 190°F as follows:
    • Connect manifold gauge set to high and low sides of system.
    • Start engine.
    • Turn blower speed to HI, temperature control dial to COOL and A/C switch On.
    • Ensure refrigerant pressure is less than 220 psi.
    • Ensure cooling fan operates at low speed.
  • Connect condenser fan motor electrical connector, then inspect cooling fan operation with high tempera...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Thermostat, Replace -> 1MZ-FE Engine -> 2AZ-FE Engine -> 2RZ-FE & 3RZ-FE Engines -> 5S-FE Engine -> 5VZ-FE Engine -> Avalon -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica -> Corolla & Corolla Matrix -> Echo -> Highlander -> Land Cruiser, Sequoia & Tundra -> MR2 -> RAV4 -> Sienna -> Tacoma & 4Runner
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 L ELECTRIC

Avalon

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove engine appearance cover mounting nuts, then the cover.
  • Remove air cleaner hose and resonator assembly.
  • Disconnect heater hoses as required.
  • Disconnect ECT sensor electrical connectors.
  • Remove wiring harness protector mounting nut, disconnect clamp, then move protector away from cylinder head.
  • Remove water inlet pipe mounting nut at lefthand cylinder head, then separate pipe from head. Discard O-ring.
  • Remove three thermostat housing mounting nuts, then the housing and therm...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Seal, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove felt oil seal, Fig. .
  • Remove snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
  • Remove key from shaft using suitable tools, then apply compressor oil to inner bore of compressor.
  • Remove sha...

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