Need Help with removing VVT (OCV) on RX350
#1
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Need Help with removing VVT (OCV) on RX350
Hello,
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
Last edited by kyancy; 01-21-17 at 09:48 AM.
#2
Hello,
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
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Driver School Candidate
Hello,
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I need to replace the VVT Solenoid (OCV) on my Wifes 2008 RX350. Tons of examples online but they are all for 300 models or similar and thus no help.
Loosening the solenoid was easy, and I have a replacement part. My issue is getting it out as on the 350 there is the hard black plastic cable harness in the way. For the other models I found examples for, doesn't have this obstacle. I highlighted the harness in the picture in yellow.
What is the minimum I must remove to get this thing enough out of the way to slide out that solenoid? Maybe removing the hard plastic cover would be enough for me to squeeze it out, but not sure if that's possible.
Additional question, where can I find the oil line filter on these RX 350s? I'm guessing it may be under the hex nut just to the lower left of where I highlighted the VVT in green but not sure. Figured I should check that filter as well.
Sincerely appreciate any information you guys can provide. My Wife out of town today so hoping I can get repaired and still enjoy some me time before she returns :-)
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
#5
There is! It's a tiny mesh type of filter. See the original post's picture. The filter is held into valve cover by a banjo bolt, which is the bolt lower left corner of the picture posted by the original poster. The filter costs $5-$10 at the dealer. MUST be careful taking out the banjo bolt!
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There is! It's a tiny mesh type of filter. See the original post's picture. The filter is held into valve cover by a banjo bolt, which is the bolt lower left corner of the picture posted by the original poster. The filter costs $5-$10 at the dealer. MUST be careful taking out the banjo bolt!
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