VVT Sensor (1GR-FE): Replacement

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DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2 (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. RH bank side VVT sensor.
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
  Fig 1: Locating Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. LH bank side VVT sensor.
  1. Disconnect the water by-pass hoses No.4 and No.5.
  2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Water By-Pass Hoses
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
Fig 3: Removing VVT Sensor
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL VVT SENSOR
1. LH 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 VVT sensor connector.
  4. Connect the water by-pass hoses No.4 and No.5.
2. 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 VVT sensor connector.
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2 (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
ADD ENGINE COOLANT (SEE COOLANT (1GR-FE) )
CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (SEE COOLING SYSTEM (1GR-FE) )
INSTALL V-BANK COVER
1. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)