Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

NOTICE:

There are different types of camshaft timing gear bolts. Make sure to check the identification mark to determine the tightening torque.

(a) Make sure that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression.

HINT:

Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Apply engine oil to the areas of the camshaft timing gear bolt shown in the illustration.

(c) While holding the crankshaft pulley, temporarily install the camshaft timing gear bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Make sure that the flange part of the camshaft timing gear bolt contacts the entire circumference of the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(d) While holding the crankshaft pulley, loosen the camshaft timing gear bolt 60 to 180°.

(e) Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 30 to 90°.

(f) While holding the crankshaft pulley, tighten the camshaft timing gear bolt.

Torque:

Type A :

120 N·m {1224 kgf·cm, 89 ft·lbf}

Type B :

95 N·m {969 kgf·cm, 70 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench.

(g) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the stud bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

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3. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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4. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

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5. REMOVE ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE

for 2WD: Click here

for AWD: Click here

6. CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

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7. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

for 2WD: Click here

for AWD: Click here

9. INSTALL FUEL PUMP PROTECTOR

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10. INSTALL BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

for 2WD: Click here

for AWD: Click here

11. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for 2WD: Click here

for AWD: Click here

12. INSTALL BATTERY

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for AWD: Click here

13. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL ECM

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16. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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17. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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18. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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19. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

NOTICE:

There are different types of camshaft timing gear bolts. Make sure to check the identification mark to determine the tightening torque.

(a) Make sure that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression.

HINT:

Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Apply engine oil to the areas of the camshaft timing gear bolt shown in the illustration.

(c) While holding the crankshaft pulley, temporarily install the camshaft timing gear bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Make sure that the flange part of the camshaft timing gear bolt contacts the entire circumference of the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(d) While holding the crankshaft pulley, tighten the camshaft timing gear bolt.

Torque:

Type A :

120 N·m {1224 kgf·cm, 89 ft·lbf}

Type B :

95 N·m {969 kgf·cm, 70 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench.

20. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

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21. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH

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23. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

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