Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair

VVT Sensor:

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. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.

5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

b. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Install the sensor with the bolt.

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

b. Connect the connector.

3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
a. Check for the engine coolant leaks.

7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.