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2007 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Oil Level Sensor: Installation

INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR
1. Install a new gasket to the engine oil level sensor.
2. Insert the engine oil level sensor into the oil pan and rotate it 180°.
  
  Fig 1: Rotating Engine Oil Level Sensor
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3. Install the engine oil level sensor with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
4. Connect the engine oil level sensor connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Engine Oil Level Sensor With Bolts
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INSTALL CRANK POSITION SENSOR BRACKET
1. Install the crank position sensor bracket with the bolt.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
2. Connect the harness clamp.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Crank Position Sensor Bracket With Bolt
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CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
1. Connect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube and No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube by installing the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Clamps With Bolts
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ADD ENGINE OIL (See REPLACEMENT )
INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK (See REMOVAL )
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See LUBRICATION SYSTEM )
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REPLACEMENT )

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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.