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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL SOLENOID: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER

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3. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and cam timing oil control solenoid assembly from the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.

NOTICE:

If the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When removing the O-ring, be careful not to damage the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
  • If the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly is damaged, replace the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly with a new one.

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the O-ring is necessary.