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VVT Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2) 
    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: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt
      G04968638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the sensor connector.
    4. Connect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses.
      Fig 2: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses No. 4 And No. 5
      G04968636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
    2. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt
      G04968635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the sensor connector.
  3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH ELEMENT  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  7. INSPECT FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  8. INSTALL V-BANK COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL FRONT COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front wiper motor and link assembly (see INSTALLATION ).
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )