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Camshaft Position Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
      NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolt And Sensor
      G05997192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt.

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent. 

      Fig 2: Applying Adhesive To 2 Or 3 Threads Of Bolt
      G05997193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

    4. Connect the sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side) 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
      NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing the sensor.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolt And Sensor
      G05997191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt.

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent. 

      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To 2 Or 3 Threads Of Bolt
      G05997193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

    4. Connect the sensor connector.
  3. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
    Fig 5: Locating Bolt And Sensor
    G05997192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002