2009 Lexus LS 460L RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap LH.
    3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
      Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Cap With Clamps
      G06190189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
    Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Case, Clip With Nuts
    G06190190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap RH.
    3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
      Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap With Clips
      G06190191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
    Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Case With Nuts
    G06190192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 4 VVT sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 VVT sensors.
    Fig 5: Locating VVT Sensor Connectors
    G06190193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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