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VVT Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  3
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  See step  5
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying MAF Meter Connector And Clamps
      GTY288181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap LH.
    3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
    4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
      Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Nuts And Clips
      GTY284162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying MAF Meter Connector And Clamps
      GTY268728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap RH.
    3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
    4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
      Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Nuts And Clips
      GTY288139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 4 VVT sensor connectors.
      Fig 5: Identifying VVT Sensor Connectors
      GTY268217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 VVT sensors.