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:
Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for 12 v accessories that run on
less than 10 a.
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “acc” or “on” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ...
When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has trouble in the chassis and drivetrain,
use method 1 (flat bed truck).
Notice:
Do not use any towing method other than those
shown above.
For example, the towing methods shown below are
dangerous or dama ...
Precaution
Precaution for vehicle with srs airbag and
seat belt pretensioner
Some operations in this section may affect the srs
airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Prior to
performing the corresponding operations, read the
srs airbag notice (see page rs-1).
Components
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