VVT Sensor (3MZ-FE): Replacement

DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Remove the 2 VVT sensor connectors.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the 2 VVT sensors.
  HINT:
  
  The VVT sensor is installed with the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing VVT Sensor (RH Bank)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Fig 2: Removing VVT Sensor (LH Bank)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL VVT SENSOR
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on each VVT sensor.
2. Install the 2 VVT sensors with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to twist the O-ring.
3. Connect the 2 VVT sensor connectors.
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR
CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE (See REPLACEMENT )
CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See GENERATORS & REGULATORS )