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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the engine.

3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY




4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR
a. Disconnect the 4 sensor connectors.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 sensors.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR
a. Install the 4 sensors with the 4 bolts.

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

b. Connect the 4 sensor connectors.

2. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the engine.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL