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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2006RX 400H AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
b. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) from the wire harness bracket.
b. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
c. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
b. Install the VVT sensor (Bank 1) with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
b. Install the VVT sensor (Bank 2) with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
d. Install the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) to the wire harness bracket.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
b. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) from the wire harness bracket.
b. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
c. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
b. Install the VVT sensor (Bank 1) with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
b. Install the VVT sensor (Bank 2) with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
d. Install the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) to the wire harness bracket.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.