Installation [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
- 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.
- Clean the bolt and bolt hole.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt.
*a Adhesive Adhesive
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
- 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 moved out of place when installing the VVT sensor.
- Connect the VVT sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
- INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
- 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.
- Clean the bolt and bolt hole.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt.
*a Adhesive Adhesive
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
- 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 moved out of place when installing the VVT sensor.
- Connect the VVT sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
- INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 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.
- Clean the bolt and bolt hole.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt.
*a Adhesive Adhesive
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
- 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 moved out of place when installing the VVT sensor.
- Connect the VVT sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
- INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 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.
- Clean the bolt and bolt hole.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the bolt.
*a Adhesive Adhesive
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
- 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 moved out of place when installing the VVT sensor.
- Connect the VVT sensor connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2016 - ]
- INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5