Toyota Venza: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.  - If the malfunc ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, ...

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Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT OIL PUMP AND GEAR BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY (a) Turn the drive gear with 2 screwdrivers and make sure that it rotates smoothly. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip. ...

Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION (a) The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and ECM control the vehicle engine immobiliser system functions. Engine immobiliser system data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the vehicle Data Li ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ). 2. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY HINT: See page 3. REMOVE V-RIBBE ...