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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Checking Monitor Status
CHECKING MONITOR STATUS The purpose of the monitor result (mode 06) is to allow access to the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific components/systems that are not continuously monitored. Examples are catalysts and evaporative emissi ...

Differential System
Precaution PRECAUTION Before disassembly, clean the outside of the differential assembly and remove any sand or mud to prevent it from entering the inside of the assembly during disassembly and installation. When removing an installed pa ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE HINT: See page 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ). 3. REMOVE W ...