VVT Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Bank 1 side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And VVT Sensor
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2. Bank 2 side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose and No. 5 water by-pass hose.
  2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying VVT Sensor Connector
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  3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And VVT Sensor
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002