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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR




a. Bank 1 side VVT sensor:
1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.




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




3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR




a. Bank 2 side VVT sensor:

1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the 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 VVT sensor connector.
4. Connect the No. 4 water by-pass hose and No. 5 water by-pass hose.




b. Bank 1 side VVT sensor:

1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the 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 VVT sensor connector.

2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)

4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER.
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