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2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Installation
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Installation
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY:
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side)
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve.
(b) Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the oil control valve.
(c) Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Intake Side)
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve.
(b) Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the oil control valve.
(c) Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
3. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve.
(b) Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the oil control valve.
(c) Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Intake Side)
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve.
(b) Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the oil control valve.
(c) Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
5. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK Installation
6. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Installation
7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation
8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation
9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY Installation
10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE Installation
11. ADD ENGINE COOLANT Testing and Inspection
12. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS Testing and Inspection
13. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation
14. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Installation
15. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Installation
16. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Installation
17. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
18. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.