Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
- Check the operation.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Start and warm up the engine.
- Select the menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / active test / vvt ctrl b1.
- Operate the ocv using the intelligent tester, and then check the engine speed.
Standard condition 
If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ecm.
Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
Components
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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 ...
Other materials:
Fuel pressure pulsation damper
Components
Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure (see page
fu-9)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Remove no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-410)
Remove air cleaner cap sub-assembly (see
page es-411)
Disconnect fuel main tube (see page fu-10)
Remove fuel pres ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front pillar cover sub-assembly upper lh
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and
remove the pillar cover.
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Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system
stops and starts the engine
according to brake pedal or
shift lever operation when
the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a stoplight, intersection,
etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operatio ...
