2009 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 8
  7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  />
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  14. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Bolt (For Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
      GTY146901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  15. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Connector And Bolt (For Bank 1 Intake Side)
      GTY130651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  16. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bolt On Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly
      GTY146900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  17. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly Connector
      GTY142684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
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