Toyota Highlander Service Manual: VVT sensor (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see page 03-2 ).
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
2. REMOVE VVT SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and sensor.
3. INSTALL VVT 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: 8.0 NVm (82 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf) (c) Connect the sensor connector.
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (See page 14-24 )
Inspection
NOTICE:
In this section, the terms "cold" and "hot" refer to the temperature of the
coils. "Cold" means approximately
-10 C (14 F) to 50 C (122 F). "Hot" means approximately 50 C (122 F) to 100 C ...
Crankshaft position sensor (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see
page 03-2 ).
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
(a) Remove the 6 screws, 2 clips and under cov ...
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Engine (3MZ-FE)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-20 )
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL
3. INSPECT BATTERY (See page 19-36 )
4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSY
5. INSPECT SPARK PLUG (See page 18-9 )
6. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT
(a) Using a belt tension gauge, check the belt tension.
Belt te ...
