Installation [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.NOTE:
If reusing the camshaft position sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.
- Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the camshaft position sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with a new bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf)
NOTE:- If the camshaft position sensor 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 position sensor.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.
- INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.NOTE:
If reusing the camshaft position sensor, be sure to inspect the O-ring.
- Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the camshaft position sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with a new bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf)
NOTE:- If the camshaft position sensor 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 position sensor.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.
- INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2021 - ]
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [08/2021 - ]