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:
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 pretensioner activation.
Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove radia ...
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "FULL" and
"LOW" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
If the level is on or below the "LOW" line, add coolant up to the "FULL"
line.
■Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life
Cool ...
Using the aux port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it using the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press the “media” button repeatedly until “aux” is displayed.
Silencing a sound
Press
(mute).
To cancel, p ...
