2009 Lexus LS 460L AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR 
    1. Install the 4 VVT sensors with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 4 VVT sensor connectors.
    Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connectors With Bolts
    G06190194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the air cleaner case with the 2 nuts and clip.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    2. Install the element to the air cleaner case.
      Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Case With Nuts
      G06190195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the air cleaner cap to the air cleaner case with the 2 clips.

      Torque: 3.8 N*m (39 kgf*cm, 34 in.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Insert the protrusion of the air cleaner hose into the hole of the hose clamp.
      • The hose clamp can be tightened within the range of 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) to 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf).
    4. Connect the MAF meter connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Air Cleaner Case With Clips
    G06190196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the air cleaner case with the 2 nuts and clip.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    2. Install the element to the air cleaner case.
      Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Case, Clip With Nuts
      G06190197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the air cleaner cap to the air cleaner case with the 2 clips.

      Torque: 3.8 N*m (39 kgf*cm, 34 in.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Insert the protrusion of the air cleaner hose into the hole of the hose clamp.
      • The hose clamp can be tightened within the range of 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) to 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf).
      Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Case With Clips
      G06190198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the MAF meter connector.
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
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