2021 Lexus RC F BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [05/2018 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2019 - ]

  2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly LH connector.
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    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly LH from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly LH (connecting surface with the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH).
      • If the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly LH has been struck or dropped, replace it.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly LH.
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      *1 O-ring
  3. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE 

    See step  5

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    See step  6

  5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly RH connector.
      GTY500805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly RH from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly RH (connecting surface with the cylinder head cover sub-assembly).
      • If the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly RH has been struck or dropped, replace it.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly RH.
      GTY456762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 O-ring
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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.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.