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Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure
2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
- Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
- Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
- Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
- Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
- Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
- Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
- Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
- Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.