Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 cover (see page es-410)
- Remove camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
- Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
- Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
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 ...
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
valv ...
Other materials:
Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the
following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found
quickly a ...
Precaution
If any of following conditions are met,
keep engine idling with a/c on (engine
speed at less than 2000 rpm) for at least 1
minute:
Refrigerant gas has been refilled or a/c parts have
been replaced.
A long time has elapsed since the engine was
stopped.
Notice:
If the engine s ...
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
