2005 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specification

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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Throttle body assy x Intake air connector 11 112 8
Air cleaner cap sub-assy x Air cleaner case sub-assy 5.0 51 44 in.lbf
V-bank cover sub-assy x Cylinder head cover sub-assy LH 7.9 81 70 in.lbf
Knock sensor x Cylinder block sub-assy 20 199 14
Water outlet x Cylinder head sub-assy 15 153 11
Water outlet x Cylinder head LH 15 153 11
Engine mounting stay RH x Water outlet 23 235 17
Engine mounting stay RH x Engine mounting bracket CTR 23 235 17
Intake manifold x Cylinder head sub-assy 15 153 11
Intake manifold x Cylinder head LH 15 153 11
Ground cable x Intake manifold 8.4 86 74 in.lbf
ECM bracket No. 2 x ECM 3.0 31 27 in.lbf
ECM bracket x ECM 3.0 31 27 in.lbf
ECM x Instrument panel reinforcement 13 133 10
ECM x Blower assy 13 133 10
Accelerator pedal rod assy x Body 7.5 76 66 in.lbf
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  • • 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.