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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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 ...

On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT See page 2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL See page 3. INSPECT BATTERY See page 4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly. (b) Visuall ...

Knock Sensor
Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION Removal REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (a) Remove the intake manifold (See page ). 2. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR (a) Disconnect the sensor connector. ...