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Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for PHEV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  3. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for PHEV Model) 

    See step  2

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE (for PHEV Model) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  5. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE AND ACCESSORY (for PHEV Model) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
  6. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A (for PHEV Model) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
  7. REMOVE EARTH BOLT CAP 

    See step  3

  8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 EARTH WIRE 

    See step  4

  9. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 
    See step  5
  10. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID O-RING 
    See step  6
  11. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1077599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Camshaft Timing Valve Assembly - -
      *a Bolt *b Do not remove
      1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt.
        NOTE:

        Do not remove the other 2 bolts.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to loosen the bolt due to the tools contacting the vehicle body or other parts, rotate the crankshaft to move the bolt to a position where it can be removed easily.

      2. Remove the camshaft timing valve assembly from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
        NOTE:

        If the camshaft timing valve assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.