2012 Lexus LS 460L RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Control Motor: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  3
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  See step  5
  4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  See step  8
  5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL WITH EDU MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control with EDU motor connectors.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wire Bracket With Bolt
      GTY276321Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and engine wire bracket.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and camshaft timing control with EDU motor.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Camshaft Timing Control With EDU Motor
      GTY277650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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