Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Opening, closing and locking the doors

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cann ...

Smart key system

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Other materials:

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: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf) Notice: Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or jammed. Co ...

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 cont ...

Inspection
Inspect camshaft position sensor Measure the resistance of the sensor. Standard resistance Notice: Cold and hot mean the temperature of the coils themselves. Cold is from -10 to 50°c (14 to 122 °f) and hot is from 50 to 100°c (122 to 212°f). If the result is not as specif ...