VVT Sensor: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
2. Disconnect the vapor feed hose.
3. Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Throttle Body Connector And Clamp
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4. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
5. Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting No. 2 Ventilation Hose And Check Valve Hose
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6. Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Vacuum Hose Clamp
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7. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Connector
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8. Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
9. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and surge tank.
10. Remove the gasket from the surge tank.
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Disconnect the 4 sensor connectors.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 sensors.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Sensors
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