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VVT Sensor (3MZ-FE): Replacement

HINT:

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

  1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY 
    Fig 1: Removing VVT Sensor
    G02598040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  3. INSTALL VVT SENSOR 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring. Install the O-ring onto 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.
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  )