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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Removal
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Removal
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Testing and Inspection
7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE Removal
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal
13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK Removal
14. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
(a) Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
15. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Intake Side)
(a) Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
16. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side)
(a) Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
17. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Intake Side)
(a) Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.
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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.