A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL MOTOR: REMOVAL; 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 [10/2023

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002FQW7
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL MOTOR: REMOVAL; 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 [10/2023 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during cam timing control motor with EDU assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
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Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.
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After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER

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4. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR WITH EDU ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly connector.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and cam timing control motor with EDU assembly from the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.

NOTICE:

If the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.