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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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION NOTICE: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedure. (a) Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakag ...

Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE (for ACIS) (a) Inspect the diaphragm. (1) Using a vacuum pump, apply a vacuum of 60 kPa (450 mmHg, 17.7 in.Hg) or higher to the diaphragm chamber. Wait for 1 minute and check that the ...

Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch O ...