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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR




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




b. LH bank side WT sensor.
1. Disconnect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
2. Disconnect the WT sensor connector.




3. Remove the bolt and the WT sensor.

INSTALLATION




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

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

3. Connect the WT sensor connector.




4. Connect the water by-pass hoses 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: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

3. Connect the WT sensor connector.

2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2
4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
a. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.

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