2008 Lexus RX 400h AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W7 INLET  (See REMOVAL  )
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR  (See REMOVAL  )
  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1) 
    1. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolt And Oil Control Valve
      G05200219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2) 
    1. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Oil Control Valve
    G05200220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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