Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER.
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT.
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the front wiper motor and link assembly.
5. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUBASSEMBLY.
6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER HOSE.
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH ELEMENT.
9. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.
10. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses.
b. Disconnect the sensor connector.
c. Remove the bolt and sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.
b. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the sensor connector.
d. Connect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses.
2. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
b. Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the sensor connector.
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH ELEMENT.
4. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER HOSE.
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT.
7. INSPECT FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK.
8. INSTALL V-BANK COVER.
9. INSTALL FRONT COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUBASSEMBLY.
10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front wiper motor and link assembly.
11. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER.