2008 Scion xD AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring on the camshaft position sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating O-Ring On Camshaft Position Sensor
      G05398764Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt (for intake camshaft side).

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (For Intake Camshaft Side)
      G05398763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt (for exhaust camshaft side).

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (For Exhaust Camshaft Side)
      G05398762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the 3 engine wire harness clamps and duty vacuum switching connector (for exhaust camshaft side).
    5. Fig 4: Locating Engine Wire Harness Clamps (For Exhaust Camshaft Side)
      G05398761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
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