Solara V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
j) Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
k) Remove the 2 nuts, emission control valve bracket and intake air surge tank.
i)
Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.
9. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
10. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY
a) Remove the 2 engine wire harness clamps.
b) Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the engine wire harness.
c) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY LH
a) Using an E6 torx socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine wire harness protector.
b) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
12. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align the timing notch with timing mark 0 of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
b) Check that the valve lifters on the No. 1 timing belt cover (IN and EX) are both loose.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the mark as above.