2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Fastener
      G04973867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Intake Side) 
    1. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
      Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Fastener
      G04973866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Fastener
      G04973865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Intake Side) 
    1. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  5. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Fastener
    G04973864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See Drain or Add coolant under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  12. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  13. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
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