April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

VVT Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE HARNESS PROTECTOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1)
1. Intake side:
  1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (Intake Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Exhaust side:
  1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (Exhaust Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2)
1. Intake side:
  1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Locating Bolt On VVT Sensor (For Bank 2 Intake Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Exhaust side:
  1. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 4: Locating Bolt On VVT Sensor (For Bank 2 Exhaust Side)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002