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VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER (REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Disconnect the No. 5 ignition coil connector.
    3. Disconnect the No. 5 injector connector.
    4. Remove the bolt, and pry out the VVT sensor.
  4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 5 Ignition Coil Connector
      G04028118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the No. 4 ignition coil connector.
    3. Disconnect the No. 4 injector connector.
    4. Remove the bolt, and pry out the VVT sensor.
      Fig 2: Identifying No. 4 Ignition Coil Connector
      G04028119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002