Disassembly [10/2017 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 14 other vehicles, including the 2024 Lexus IS 350, 2024 Lexus IS 300, 2023 Lexus IS 350, 2023 Lexus IS 300, and 2022 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
- REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
- REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
- REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT
- REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
*A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2 NOTE:If water leaks from a No. 1 straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
- Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs and 4 gaskets.
- REMOVE NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
*A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2 NOTE:If water leaks from a No. 2 straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
- Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 No. 2 straight screw plugs and 2 gaskets.
- REMOVE NO. 3 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
*A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2 NOTE:If water leaks from a No. 3 straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
- Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 8 No. 3 straight screw plugs and 8 gaskets.
- REMOVE UNION NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the union unless it is being replaced.
- REMOVE STUD BOLT NOTE:
If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.