2008 Toyota Prius BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Position Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL INVERTER WITH CONVERTER 
    1. Install the inverter with converter (see INSTALLATION ).
  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. ADD HV COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  5. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  6. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  7. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Inverter) 
  8. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER  (See INSPECTION  )
  9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  10. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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  • • 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.
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