Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
- Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control valve assembly.
- Check the operation.
- Apply battery voltage across the terminals and check that the spool valve operates.
Notice:
Check that the spool valve is not stuck.
Hint:
The spool valve may not return if foreign objects are caught in it. This may cause subtle pressure leaks to the advance side, and a dtc may be set.
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...
Installation
Install camshaft timing oil control valve
assembly
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the oil
control valve.
Install the oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 9 ...
Other materials:
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
1. Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
2. Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3. Place wood, stones or some
other mat ...
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are
in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system
appropriate for the child,
until the child becomes
large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belt.
It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to
avoid accidental contact
with the ...
Rear airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ...
