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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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER JOINT (a) Remove the 3 joints. 2. REMOVE SPARK PLUG 3. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side) 4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIM ...

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 1. DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful bec ...

Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.  - Correct use of the seat belts 1. Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off ...