Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 461

IG026–04

B04849

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IGNITION

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

IG–9

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE V–BANK COVER

2.

REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

3.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

(a)

Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.

(b)

Remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

IG09R–01

A06078

Ohmmeter

IG–10

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IGNITION

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSPECTION

NOTICE:
”Cold” and ”Hot in these sentences express the tempera-
ture of the sensors themselves. ”Cold” is from – 10

°C

(14

°F) to 50°C (122°F) and ”Hot” is from 50 °C (122°F) to

100

°C (212°F).

1.

REMOVE V–BANK COVER

2.

REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

3.

INSPECT VVT SENSOR RESISTANCE

(a)

Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.

(b)

Using a ohmmeter, measure the resistance between ter-
minals.
Resistance:
835 – 1,400 Ω at cold
1,060 – 1,645 Ω at hot

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.
(c)

Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.

(d)

Connect the VVT sensor connector.

4.

REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

5.

REINSTALL V–BANK COVER

IG027–02

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IGNITION

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

IG–11

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page IG–9).

P20105

IG028–02

IG–12

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IGNITION

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL

2.

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

(a)

Remove the bolt and disconnect the crankshaft position
sensor.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

(b)

Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.