Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1285

Fig. 329: Identifying VVT Sensor Replacement Components & Torque Specifications (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 330: Identifying VVT Sensor Replacement Components & Torque Specifications (3 Of 3)

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE:

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Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
(see INITIALIZATION ).

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After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system
requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . (See REPLACEMENT ).

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the front wiper motor and link assembly. (See REMOVAL ).

5. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . (See INTAKE SYSTEM ).

6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER . (See INTAKE SYSTEM ).

7. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER HOSE . (See REMOVAL ).

8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH ELEMENT . (See REMOVAL ).

9. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)

a. Disconnect the sensor connector.

b. Remove the bolt and sensor.

Fig. 331: Locating Bolt & Sensor

10. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)

a. Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses.

b. Disconnect the sensor connector.

Fig. 332: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses No. 4 & No. 5

c. Remove the bolt and sensor.

OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.

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Fig. 333: Locating Bolt & Sensor

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)

a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the VVT sensor.

b. Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)

c. Connect the sensor connector.

Fig. 334: Locating VVT Sensor & Bolt

d. Connect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses.

Fig. 335: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses No. 4 & No. 5

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