VVT Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus GS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor (Intake Side Of Bank 1)
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REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  
  Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor (Exhaust Side Of Bank 1)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  
  Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor (Intake Side Of Bank 2)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  
  Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor (Exhaust Side Of Bank 2)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002