Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
Valve Clearance: Service and Repair
Removal
3MZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: VALVE CLEARANCE:
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
HINT: (See: Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair)
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 nuts.
(b) Remove the V-bank cover.
4. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE UPPER CENTER)
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET
(a) Disconnect the 2 VSV connectors.
(b) Remove the wire harness clamp.
(c) Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 1.
(d) Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 2.
(e) Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.
(f) Remove the clamp.
(g) Remove the 2 nuts and the emission control valve set.
8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK