2011 Lexus IS 250 Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Oil Control Valve: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  13. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  See step  5
  16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  See step  6
  17. SEPARATE THROTTLE BODY  See step  7
  18. REMOVE COLD START INJECTOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  19. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  20. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve (For Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
      GTY104805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Intake Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and V-bank cover bracket.
      Fig 2: Locating V-Bank Cover Bracket Bolt
      GTY102433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve (For Bank 1 Intake Side)
      GTY104806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  22. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Connector
      GTY104807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
  23. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness cramps from the bracket.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Harness Cramps From Bracket
      GTY145865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
    3. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Connector
      GTY103450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
    5. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
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