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:
Components
(2005/11-2006/01)
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Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation
â– Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles
Press the snow mode switch.
When the switch is pressed, the
system switches to snow mode and
the snow mode indicator illuminates
on the ...
Lubrication system
On-vehicle inspection
Check engine oil level
Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5
minutes.
Check that the engine oil level is between the l and
f marks of the oil dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the f
mark.
Notice:
Do not add engine oil a ...
