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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20094RUNNER LIMITED, 4.0 U, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (1GR-FE)VVT SENSORINSTALLATION

2009 Toyota 4Runner Limited, 4.0 U, RWD

VVT Sensor: Installation

2009 Toyota 4Runner Limited, 4.0 U, RWDSECTION Installation

INSTALL VVT SENSOR
1. LH bank side VVT sensor.
  1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to an 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)
    
    Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (LH Bank Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
  4. Connect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Water By-Pass Hoses (LH Bank Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. RH bank side VVT sensor.
  1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to an 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)
    
    Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (RH Bank Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Connect the VVT sensor connector.
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2
ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See REPLACEMENT )
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)

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.