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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009YARIS L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCAMSHAFT
2009 Toyota Yaris L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)
Camshaft
2009 Toyota Yaris L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)SECTION Camshaft
CAMSHAFT

Install the chain onto the camshaft timing gear with the paint mark and the timing mark aligned as shown in the illustration.

Examine the front marks and numbers on camshaft bearing cap No. 2 and check that the sequence is as shown in the illustration. Then uniformly tighten the bolts, in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 13 Nm (129 kgf-cm, 9.4 ft-lbf)
NO. 2 CAMSHAFT

Examine the front marks and numbers on camshaft bearing caps No. 1 and No. 2 and check that the sequence is as shown in the illustration. Then uniformly tighten the bolts, in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
for bearing cap No. 2
Torque 13 Nm (129 kgf-cm, 9.4 ft-lbf)
for bearing cap No. 1
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
Install the chain onto the camshaft timing gear with the paint mark and the timing mark aligned as shown in the illustration.
Examine the front marks and numbers on camshaft bearing cap No. 2 and check that the sequence is as shown in the illustration. Then uniformly tighten the bolts, in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 13 Nm (129 kgf-cm, 9.4 ft-lbf)
NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
Examine the front marks and numbers on camshaft bearing caps No. 1 and No. 2 and check that the sequence is as shown in the illustration. Then uniformly tighten the bolts, in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
for bearing cap No. 2
Torque 13 Nm (129 kgf-cm, 9.4 ft-lbf)
for bearing cap No. 1
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.