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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair

VVT SENSOR

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER
4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR




a. RH bank side VVT sensor.
1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.

b. LH bank side VVT sensor.




1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 4 and No. 5.
2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.




3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR




a. LH bank side VVT sensor.
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the VVT sensor.
2. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf cm, 80 in.lbf)

3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.




4. Connect the water by-pass hose No. 4 and No. 5.

b. RH bank side VVT sensor.




1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the VVT sensor.
2. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf cm, 80 in.lbf)

3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.

2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER
3. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT