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VVT Sensor: Installation

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

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

        Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Bank 2 Side)
        G05108961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Connect the NA/T sensor connector.
      4. Connect the No. 4 water bypass hose and No. 5 water bypass hose.
        Fig 2: Identifying No. 4 Water Bypass Hose & No. 5 Water Bypass Hose
        G05108960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Bank 1 side NA/T sensor:
      1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
      2. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

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

      3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
      4. Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Bank 1 Side)
        G05108959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

  4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  (See REPLACEMENT )
  6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER  (See INSTALLATION  )