2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Oil Level Sensor: Installation

  1. 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: Installing Engine Oil Level Sensor
      G04948264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the engine oil level sensor with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Engine Oil Level Sensor With Bolts
      G04943199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the engine oil level sensor connector.
  2. 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) 

      Fig 3: Locating Crank Position Sensor Bracket
      G04948259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the harness clamp.
  3. 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 No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube Bolt
      G04948258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ADD ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  5. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK  (See INSTALLATION  )
  6. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. 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.

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