VVT Sensor (3MZ-FE): Replacement

DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
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: Identifying VVT Sensor Connector RH Bank
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Fig 2: Identifying VVT Sensor Connector LH Bank
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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.
  1. 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 REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR
CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE (See REPLACEMENT )
CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf)
CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See CHARGING SYSTEM (3MZ-FE) )