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VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See OPERATION CHECK )

  2. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  10. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor And Bolt (Intake Side)
      G04973864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor And Bolt (Exhaust Side)
      G04973865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Bolt
      G04973866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor And Bolt
      G04973867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002