VVT Sensor: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. RH bank side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connector
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2. LH bank side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
  2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses No. 4 And No. 5
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  3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.