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VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See step 24 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET (See step 25 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
    2. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
      Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor (Bank 1)
      G04111792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2) 
    1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) from the wire harness bracket.
      Fig 2: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector (Bank 2)
      G04111793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
    3. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
      Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor (Bank 2) Connector
      G04111794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002