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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
01NEG37Y
Mesh Type Gasket
01NEG38Y
TWC EG-20
4. Intake Manifold
The intake manifold has been made of plastic to reduce the weight and the amount of heat transferred from
the cylinder head. As a result, it has become possible to reduce the intake air temperature and improve the
intake volumetric efficiency.
A mesh type gasket is used, in order to reduce the intake noise.
5. Exhaust Manifold
A stainless steel exhaust manifold is used for improving the warm-up of TWC (Three-Way Catalytic
converter) and for weight reduction.
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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
01MEG04Y
SENSORSACTUATORS
MASS AIR FLOW METER
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
ENGIEN COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
POSITION SENSOR
AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR
(Bank 1, Sensor 1)
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
KNOCK SENSOR
COMBINATION METER
Vehicle Speed Signal
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition Signal
Starter Signal
PA R K / N E U T R A L P O S I T I O N
SWITCH
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHVG
THA
THW
VTA1
VTA2
NE
G2
VPA
VPA2
A1A
OX1B
KNK1
SPD
IGSW
STA
D, 2, L
R, P, N
3
CCSECM#10
#20
#30
#40
IGT1 IGT4
IGF1
M
OC1
FC
HA1A
HT1BSFI
No.1 INJECTOR
No.2 INJECTOR
No.3 INJECTOR
No.4 INJECTOR
ESA
IGNITION COIL
with IGNITER
SPARK PLUGS
ETCS-i
THROTTLE CONTROL
MOTOR
VVT-i
CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE
FUEL PUMP CONTROL
CIRCUIT OPENING
RELAY
AIR-FUEL RATIO AND
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
HEATER CONTROL
AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR
HEATER (Bank1, Sensor1)
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
HEATER (Bank1, Sensor2)
EG-32
2. Construction
The configuration of the engine control system in the 2AZ-FE engine is shown in the following chart.
(Continued)
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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
01MEG05Y
DEFGGER SWITCH
TA I L L I G H T S W I T C H
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
CURRENT SENSOR
CANISTER PUMP MODULE
CANISTER PRESSURE
SENSOR
TRANSPONDER KEY ECU*
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
EPS ECU
AIR CONDITIONING ECU
SKID CONTROL ECU
DLC3
BATTERYELS1
ELS3
STP
ST1-
THB
VCIB
PPMP
IMI
IMO
CANH,
CANL
TC
TA C H
BATTECMFA N H
FA N L
MPMP
VPMP
PRG
RLO
DF
MREL
+B
WCOOLING FAN CONTROL
COOLING FAN RELAY No.1
COOLING FAN RELAY No.2
COOLING FAN RELAY No.3
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CONTROL
CANISTER PUMP MODULE
LEAK DETECTION PUMP
VENT VALVE
GENERATOR
MAIN RELAY
COMBINATION METER
MIL
PURGE VSV
: CANEG-33
*: Models with Engine Immobilizer System
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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
214CE08
Steel Weight
Inertia
Piezoelectric
Element
214CE06
Knock Sensor
200 k
Piezoelectric
ElementOpen / Short Circuit
Detection ResistorKNK1
EKNKECM
5 V
200 k
IC
Service Tip
In accordance with the adoption of an open / short circuit detection resistor, the inspection
method for the sensor has been changed. For details, refer to the 2006 RAV4 Repair Manual
(Pub. No. RM01M1U).
To prevent the water accumulation in the connecter, make sure to install the flat type knock
sensor in the position as shown in the following illustration.
251EG12
10
10
Knock Sensor EG-40
3) Operation
The knocking vibration is transmitted to the
steel weight and its inertia applies pressure to
the piezoelectric element. The action
generates electromotive force.
4) Open / Short Circuit Detection Resistor
While the ignition is ON, the open / short circuit detection resistor in the knock sensor and the resistor
in the ECM keep constant the voltage at the terminal KNK1 of engine.
An IC (Integrated Circuit) in the ECM is always monitoring the voltage of the terminal KNK1. If the
open / short circuit occurs between the knock sensor and the ECM, the voltage of the terminal KNK1 will
change and the ECM detects the open / short circuit and stores DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code).
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ENGINE - 2GR-FE ENGINE
285EG16
Oil Pan No. 1
Oil Filter Case Oil Pan No. 2EG-79
10. Oil Pan
The oil pan No. 1 is made of aluminum alloy.
The oil pan No. 2 is made of steel.
The oil pan No. 1 is secured to the cylinder block and the transmission housing and is increasing rigidity.
The oil filter case is integrated with the oil pan No. 1.
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ENGINE - 2GR-FE ENGINE
285EG33
Intake Air
Control Valve
ACIS ActuatorLaser-welding
285EG34GasketsRubber Coating
Outer SideIntake
Port Side
A
A
A - A Cross Section EG-92
4. Intake Air Chamber
The intake air chamber is made of plastic to realize lightweight.
The intake air chamber contains an intake air control valve. This valve is activated by ACIS (Acoustic
Control Induction System) and is used to alter the intake pipe length to improve the engine performance
in all speed range. For details, see page EG-126.
The ACIS actuator uses an electric actuator and is laser-welded onto the intake air chamber. Many of the
components are made of plastic for weight reduction.
— REFERENCE —
Laser-welding:
In laser-welding, a laser-absorbing material (for the intake air chamber) is joined to a laser-transmitting
material (for the ACIS actuator). Laser beams are then irradiated from the laser-transmitting side. The
beams penetrate the laser-transmitting material to heat and melt the surface of the laser-absorbing material.
Then, the heat of the laser-absorbing material melts the laser-transmitting material and causes both
materials to become welded.
5. Intake Manifold
Lightweight aluminum alloy is used for the intake manifold.
The intake manifold gaskets have rubber coating applied onto surface, and provide superior durability.
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ENGINE - 2GR-FE ENGINE
01MEG06Y
COMBINATION METER
Vehicle Speed Signal
AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR
Bank 1, Sensor 1
Bank 2, Sensor 1
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Bank 1, Sensor 2
Bank 2, Sensor 2
CANISTER PUMP MODULE
CANISTER PRESSURE
SENSOR
PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
SWITCH
TRANSPONDER KEY ECU
GENERATOR
BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
(BUILT-IN BATTERY
TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
WIPER CONTROL SWITCHSPD
A1A
A2A
OX1B
OX2B
PPMP
STA
P, R, N, D
4, L
IMI
IMO
DF
THB VCIB
INHECMACIS
AICV
FC
FPR
HA1A
HA2A
HT1B
HT2B
RLOACIS
ACIS ACTUATOR
AIR INTAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM
VSV
FUEL PUMP CONTROL
CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY
FUEL PUMP RELAY
AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR
HEATER CONTROL
AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR
HEATER
Bank 1, Sensor 1
Bank 2, Sensor 1
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
HEATER CONTROL
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
HEATER
Bank 1, Sensor 2
Bank 2, Sensor 2
CHARGING CONTROL
GENERATOR EG-104
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CHASSIS - 4WD SYSTEM CH-66
4WD SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The 4WD system of the ’06 RAV4 uses an active torque control 4WD system.
It is a compact, lightweight, and high performance 4WD system that optimally controls the torque
distribution to the front and rear wheels through the electric control coupling in the rear differential.
ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 4WD SYSTEM
1. General
Based on information provided by various sensors, the 4WD ECU controls the amperage that is applied
to the electric control coupling, in order to transmit drive torque to the rear wheels when needed, and in
the amount needed. The following describes the features of the active torque control 4WD system.
Traction performance
Realizes stable start-off and acceleration performance
Driving stability performanceRealizes stable cornering performance
Fuel economyRealizes better fuel economy by transmitting drive torque to the rear
wheels when needed, in the amount needed.
A four-wheel drive lock switch has been provided. This enables the driver to select between the AUTO
and LOCK modes by operating the switch. The system optimally controls the torque distribution to the
front and rear wheels in the respective modes.
Mode
Four-wheel Drive
Lock Switch and
Indicator Light
Outline
AUTOOFF
Optimally distributes drive torque to the front and rear wheels.
Ensures optimal start-off performance during a start-off, based on
information provided by various sensors.
Suppresses the tight corner braking phenomenon* during low-speed
cornering.
Reduces the amount of torque distribution to the rear wheels and
improves fuel economy when the system judges that the vehicle is
traveling steadily.
Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.
LOCKON
Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels.
Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels during
start-off.
Distributes optimal torque during low-speed cornering.
Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.
Disengages the LOCK mode and transfers to the AUTO mode when
the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km / h (25 mph).
*: Tight corner braking phenomenon: a condition in which the brakes are applied due to a rotational difference
between the front and rear wheels, such as during low-speed cornering in the 4WD mode.
The 4WD ECU effects cooperative control with the skid control ECU, in order to control the drive torque
distribution to the front and rear wheels in accordance with information received from the skid control
ECU. These controls ensure a smooth acceleration and driving stability.