Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Intake camshaft (Bank 1).
  
  Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connector
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  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
2. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 1).
  
  Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
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  1. Remove the windshield wiper link assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the cowl top outside panel front. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5 .
  3. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  4. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
3. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 2).
  
  Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
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  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
4. Intake camshaft (Bank 2).
  
  Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
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  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.