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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

This procedure includes the installation of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)

*a

O-ring Groove

*b

Camshaft Position Sensor Tip

(a) Perform this procedure only when reusing the camshaft position sensor.

(1) Clean the O-ring groove of the camshaft position sensor.

NOTICE:

Make sure the O-ring groove is free of foreign matter.

(2) Install a new O-ring to the camshaft position sensor.

NOTICE:

Set the O-ring on the tip of the camshaft position sensor and roll it into the O-ring groove with bare hands to install it.

(3) Check if the O-ring is twisted.

HINT:

Check the entire circumference of the seam of the O-ring for twisting.

*1

O-ring

*a

Correct

*b

Incorrect

*c

Seam

(b) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.

(c) Install the camshaft position sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with a new bolt.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • If the camshaft position sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft position sensor.

(d) Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.

2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)

*a

O-ring Groove

*b

Camshaft Position Sensor Tip

(a) Perform this procedure only when reusing the camshaft position sensor.

(1) Clean the O-ring groove of the camshaft position sensor.

NOTICE:

Make sure the O-ring groove is free of foreign matter.

(2) Install a new O-ring to the camshaft position sensor.

NOTICE:

Set the O-ring on the tip of the camshaft position sensor and roll it into the O-ring groove with bare hands to install it.

(3) Check if the O-ring is twisted.

HINT:

Check the entire circumference of the seam of the O-ring for twisting.

*1

O-ring

*a

Correct

*b

Incorrect

*c

Seam

(b) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the camshaft position sensor.

(c) Install the camshaft position sensor to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with a new bolt.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • If the camshaft position sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the camshaft position sensor.

(d) Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.

3. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

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4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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