2008 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 3 LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt And Stud Bolt
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