Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
VVT Sensor: Installation
HINT:
When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.
- INSTALL VVT SENSOR
- Install the 4 sensors with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 4 sensor connectors
- Install the 4 sensors with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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