Page 509 of 969

141JJ-01
A86574
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 (3MZ-FE)
14-133
2225 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
6. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See page 19-5)
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (See page 19-5)
12. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
14. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See page 10-16)
15. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (See page 10-16)
16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
17. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
18. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
19. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
21. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
23. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
24. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
25. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
26. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
27. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
28. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
29. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
30. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
31. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY NO.2 (See page 14-29)
32. SEPARATE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See page 15-2)
33. REMOVE OIL LEVEL GAGE GUIDE
(a) Remove the bolt which secures the oil level gage guide
from the cylinder head LH.
(b) Pull out the oil level gage guide and oil level gage together
from the cylinder block.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the oil level gage guide.
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100J1-01
A86244
(a)
(b)
RH Bank:
A86306
(a)
(b)
LH Bank: 10-6
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMCAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE
ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2011 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
3. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE
ASSY
(a) Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing oil control valve con-
nectors.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the 2 camshaft timing
oil control valves.
HINT:
The camshaft timing oil control valve is installed with the bolt.
4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on each camshaft timing oil control valve.
(b) Install the 2 camshaft timing oil control valves with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to twist the O-ring.
(c) Connect the 2 camshaft timing oil control valve connectors.
5. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
7. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
8. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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100J2-02
A86246
(a)(b)
(b)
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMMASS AIR FLOW METER (3MZ-FE)
10-7
2012 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
MASS AIR FLOW METER (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE MASS AIR FLOW METER
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
(b) Remove the 2 screws, then remove the mass air flow me-
ter.
3. INSTALL MASS AIR FLOW METER
4. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
5. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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100J3-02
A86247
(a)
(b)
Deep Socket
Wrench 19
10-8- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR (3MZ-FE)
2013 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor con-
nector.
(b) Using a deep socket wrench 19, remove the engine cool-
ant temperature sensor and gasket.
5. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Using a deep socket wrench 19, install a new gasket and the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Torque: 20 NVm (200 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
(b) Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
7. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
8. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See page 16-1)
9. INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR
10. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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100J5-01
A86250
A86251
(a)(a)
(a)
(b) 2 Retainers
Socket Hexagon
Wrench 5
A86252
(a)
(b)
(d)
(e)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
A86253
(a)
(c) (b)
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMTHROTTLE BODY ASSY (3MZ-FE)
10-1 1
2016 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 19-5)
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE
CENTER (W/O TEMS)
(a) Remove the 4 nuts, then remove the front suspension up-
per brace center and 4 spacers.
(b) Temporarily tighten the 4 nuts.
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 5, remove the 3 nuts.
(b) Unfasten the 2 retainers, then remove the V-bank cover.
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
(b) Disconnect the 4 vacuum hoses.
(c) Disconnect the ventilation hose No. 2.
(d) Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the 2 hose
clamps.
(e) Loosen the 2 air cleaner cap bolts.
(f) Loosen the air cleaner hose clamp bolt, then remove the
air cleaner cap.
(g) Remove the air cleaner filter element.
7. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSY
(a) Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
(b) Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 2.
(c) Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 3.
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100J7-02
A86262
(a)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
A86263
Fuel Pipe
Clamp
Pinch
Pinch
Pull Out
A75650
Tube Connector
Pipe O-ring Nylon Tube
Quick Connector
A86264
(b) 10-16
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMKNOCK SENSOR (3MZ-FE)
2021 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
9. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
(a) Remove the pipe from the clamp.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the engine moving con-
trol rod and radio setting condenser.
10. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
(a) Disconnect the fuel pipe No. 1.
(1) Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
(2) Pinch the tube connector, then pull out the fuel pipe
No. 1.
NOTICE:
Check around the quick connector for dirt or mud be-
fore this operation. Remove the dirt if necessary.
Be careful of mud because the quick connector has
an O-ring which seals the pipe and quick connector
that can be contaminated.
Do not use any tools in this operation.
Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the quick
connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
When the pipe and quick connector are stuck, push
and pull the quick connector to release and pull the
quick connector out carefully.
(b) Disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
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100J8-01
A86338
(a)
(b)
(b)
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY (3MZ-FE (NORMAL
PEDAL))10-21
2026 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY (3MZ-FE (NORMAL PEDAL))
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY
(a) Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the accelerator pedal
rod.
3. INSTALL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
4. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
5. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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100J9-02
A86255
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)(a)
A86256
(b)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(c)
A86257
(a)
(a)
A86258
(a)
(a) 10-22
- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMECM (3MZ-FE)
2027 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
ECM (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See page 71-1 1)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See page 71-1 1)
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER (See page 71-1 1)
5. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSY
(a) Disconnect the 3 stereo component amplifier connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the stereo component
amplifier.
6. REMOVE ECM
(a) Remove the wire harness clamp.
(b) Disconnect the 5 ECM connectors.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the ECM.
7. REMOVE ECM BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 screws, then remove the ECM bracket.
8. REMOVE ECM BRACKET NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 screws, then remove the ECM bracket No.
2.