2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Active Control Engine Mount: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 

    HINT:

    Securely support the automatic transaxle using a jack.

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp.
      Fig 1: Locating Connectors And Clamp
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    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth cable.
      Fig 2: Locating Earth Cable And Fasteners
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
      Fig 3: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket FR And Fasteners
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  10. REMOVE ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and active control engine mount.
      Fig 4: Locating Active Control Engine Mount And Fasteners
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    2. Remove the 2 nuts and acceleration sensor.
      Fig 5: Locating Acceleration Sensor And Fasteners
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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