Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Lexus LS 460 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Injector Driver: Removal
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP LH
- Remove the air cleaner cap LH.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP RH
- Remove the air cleaner cap RH.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INJECTOR DRIVER
- Disconnect the 8 injector driver connectors.
- Disconnect the 6 connectors with wire harness locks and the 2 connectors without wire harness locks from the 2 injector drivers.
HINT:
To release each connector lock, push the claw downward ("Release" in the illustration) and move the lock lever ("Move" in the illustration).
- Disconnect the 6 connectors with wire harness locks and the 2 connectors without wire harness locks from the 2 injector drivers.
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 injector drivers with bracket.NOTE: Be careful not to drop or strike the injector driver.
- Remove the 8 nuts and 2 injector drivers from the bracket.
- Disconnect the 8 injector driver connectors.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
