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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.
3. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring. Install the O-ring onto the sensor.
b. Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and sensor.
3. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring. Install the O-ring onto the sensor.
b. Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.