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Installation [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
      NOTE:

      If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

    2. Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or does not move out of place during installation.
    3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
      NOTE:

      If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

    2. Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or does not move out of place during installation.
    3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  3. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
      NOTE:

      If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

    2. Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or does not move out of place during installation.
    3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  4. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
      NOTE:

      If reusing the VVT sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

    2. Install the VVT sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with the bolt.

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

      NOTE:
      • If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
      • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or does not move out of place during installation.
    3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  5. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 117 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 118 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

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