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VVT Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR 
    1. LH bank 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) 

      3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
      4. Connect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
        Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor With Bolt
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    2. RH bank 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) 

      3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  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 COOLANT )
  5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  (See REPLACEMENT )
  6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER 
    1. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)