Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.

NOTICE:

If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt. Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent HINT: If the removed bolt did not have adhesive applied to it, make sure to apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it. If the removed bolt had adhesive applied to it, make sure to clean the bolt and bolt hole and apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it.

*a Adhesive

(c) Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(d) Connect the VVT sensor connector.

2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.

NOTICE:

If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt. Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent HINT: If the removed bolt did not have adhesive applied to it, make sure to apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it. If the removed bolt had adhesive applied to it, make sure to clean the bolt and bolt hole and apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it.

*a Adhesive

(c) Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(d) Connect the VVT sensor connector.

3. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)

(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.

NOTICE:

If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt. Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent HINT: If the removed bolt did not have adhesive applied to it, make sure to apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it. If the removed bolt had adhesive applied to it, make sure to clean the bolt and bolt hole and apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it.

*a Adhesive

(c) Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(d) Connect the VVT sensor connector.

4. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)

(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.

NOTICE:

If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt. Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent HINT: If the removed bolt did not have adhesive applied to it, make sure to apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it. If the removed bolt had adhesive applied to it, make sure to clean the bolt and bolt hole and apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt before installing it.

*a Adhesive

(c) Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(d) Connect the VVT sensor connector.

5. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

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6. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

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