Toyota/Lexus 3MZ-FE V6 Engine Valve Cover Replacement Part 3 of 3
This is part 3 of 3 videos on how to replace the valve cover gaskets on 3MZ-FE engine. This demonstration was done on 2004 Highlander with V6 engine. Similar procedure applies to the following 3MZ-FE engine cars:
2004-2007 Toyota Highlander
2005-2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2003-2006 Toyota Camry SE V6
2004-2008 Toyota Camry Solara
2004-2006 Toyota Sienna
2004-2006 Lexus RX330
2005-2009 Lexus RX400H
2005-2006 Lexus ES330
Part 2 Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:49 Torque Specs
01:13 Rear Valve Cover Install Prep
01:48 Making extra space for install
02:23 Move fuel rail out of the way
03:37 Loosen wiring harness
04:36 Apply RTV silicon gasket
05:27 Install rear valve cover
08:48 Replace spark plugs
09:45 Replace PCV
10:16 Replace Fuel Rail & Injectors
10:45 Install Plenum
13:55 Repair EGR Vacuum valve
15:52 Install front Spark Plugs
16:23 Miscellaneous
17:03 Starting the car
18:34 Engine Degreasing
21:01 Preparing for Sale
Part 1 video - Removing all necessary parts
Part 2 video - Cleaning and maintenance on all removed parts
Part 3 video - Reinstalling all removed parts
Useful Links:
2004 Highlander PCV Replacement
• 2004-2007 Highlander PCV replacement.
2004 Highlander Mass Airflow Sensor & Throttle Body Cleaning
• 2004 Highlander MAF & TB Cleaning
Toyota/Lexus Broken Electric Connector Replacement
• Lexus Toyota Replace Connector Housing
Toyota/Lexus Ignition Coil Connector Replacement
• Toyota / Lexus Ignition Coil Connector Rep...
The following work was performed during this project:
Replaced valve cover gaskets
Replaced spark plug tube seals
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced fuel injector o-rings
Replaced many broken connectors.
Cleaned intake valve carbon build up
Cleaned Mass Airflow Sensor
Cleaned Throttle Body
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