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Installation [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Apply engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY706621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 O-ring
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the O-ring.

    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of 2 new bolts.
      GTY631072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Adhesive

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly.
    4. Connect the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
  2. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2018 - ]

  3. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Apply engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY706621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 O-ring
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the O-ring.

    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of 2 new bolts.
      GTY631072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Adhesive

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly.
    4. Connect the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
  4. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67

  5. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Apply engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY706621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 O-ring
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the O-ring.

    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of 2 new bolts.
      GTY631072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Adhesive

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly.
    4. Engage the clamp to connect the engine wire.
    5. Connect the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
  6. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Apply engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY706621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 O-ring
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the O-ring.

    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of 2 new bolts.
      GTY631072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Adhesive

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly.
    4. Connect the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
  7. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2021 - ]

  8. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47