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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Theft Deterrent System Presence Detection (B279C)
DESCRIPTION If an ECM that is incompatible with the engine immobiliser system is installed, the ECM stores this DTC. DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area B279C When an ECM that is incompa ...

Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side) (a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring, and install it to the oil control valve. Text in Illustration *1 ...

Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch. (b) Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to t ...