Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026TGZ
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL MOTOR: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during cam timing control motor with EDU assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

Pre-collision system

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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.

    Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

    System Name

    See Procedure

    Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system

    6 minutes

    Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system

    1 minute

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR WITH EDU ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly connector.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and cam timing control motor with EDU assembly from the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.

NOTICE:

If the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

(c) Remove the cam timing control motor O-ring from the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.