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VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. SEPARATE HARNESS PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL  )
  16. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1) 
    1. Intake side:
      1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
        Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Intake Side)
        G05414044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Exhaust side:
      1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
        Fig 2: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Exhaust Side)
        G05414045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2) 
    1. Intake side:
      1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
        Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Intake Side)
        G04973866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Exhaust side:
      1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
        Fig 4: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Exhaust Side)
        G04973867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002