Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair
VVT SENSORREMOVAL
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. 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 hoses 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 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 water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
b. RH bank 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
a. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)