2010 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Active Control Engine Mount: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 

    HINT: 

    Securely support the automatic transaxle using a jack.

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp.
      Fig 1: Identifying Connectors & Clamp
      GTY146464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth cable.
      Fig 2: Identifying Earth Cable With Bolt
      GTY121797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket FR & Bolts
      GTY146463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and active control engine mount.
      Fig 4: Identifying Active Control Engine Mount With Nuts
      GTY132523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and acceleration sensor.
      Fig 5: Identifying Acceleration Sensor With Nuts
      GTY130691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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