2005 Lexus RX 330 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor (3MZ-FE): Replacement

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 2 (W/ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 2) 
    1. Remove the clip, 2 screws and 2 bolts
    2. Slide the engine under cover No. 2 toward the rear to detach it from the retainers, and then remove the engine under cover No. 2.
      3. Fig 1: Removing Engine Under Cover No. 2 (W/Engine Under Cover No. 2)
      G03011651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.2 

    (See step 3 in  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See step 4 in  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 VVT sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the 2 VVT sensors.
      Fig 2: Removing VVT Sensor (RH Bank)
      G03011652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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