2011 Lexus HS 250hFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Oil Control Valve: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK 
    1. Remove the front wiper motor and link. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  4. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  5. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly Connector
      GTY288005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly O - Ring
      GTY277213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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