Tacoma 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair
VVT SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR
a. RH bank side VVT sensor:
1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
b. LH bank side VVT sensor:
1. Disconnect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR
a. LH bank side VVT sensor:
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the 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)