GS 300 RWD V6-3.0L (3GR-FSE) (2006)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
c. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 1 Intake Side)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and V-bank cover bracket.
c. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
d. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
8. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
9. REMOVE NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
11. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
12. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
13. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
14. REMOVE ENGINE REAR COVER
15. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
16. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE
17. DISCONNECT COLD START INJECTOR
18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Bank 2 Intake Side)