RAV4 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the engine.
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY.
4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 4 oil control valve connectors.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 oil control valves.
c. Remove the O-ring from each oil control valve.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to new 4 O-rings of the oil control valves.
b. Install the O-rings to the 4 oil control valves.