2021 Lexus LC 500 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal [07/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [07/2020 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [05/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [07/2020 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [05/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [07/2020 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [05/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [07/2020 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [05/2023 - ]

  5. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [07/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2021 - ]

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PCV HOSE 

    See step  6

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PCV HOSE 

    See step  7

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 

    See step  8

  9. REMOVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor connector.
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    2. Using a 22 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, remove the engine oil temperature sensor from the oil filter bracket sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      If the engine oil temperature sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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    3. Remove the gasket from the engine oil temperature sensor.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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