VVT Sensor (1GR-FE): Replacement

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. RH bank side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Disconnecting VVT Sensor Connector
    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 VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Removing VVT Sensor Bolt
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL VVT SENSOR
1. 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.
2. 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.
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (See PRECAUTION )
Torque: 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in..lbf)
ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
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)