VVT Sensor (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE): Replacement

HINT:

A bolt without torque specification is a standard bolt (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY 
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
   1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
   2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing VVT Sensor (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)

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4. INSTALL VVT SENSOR 
   1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the sensor.
   2. Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

   3. Connect the sensor connector.
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY 
7. CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE