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VVT Sensor: Removal

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  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  (See REMOVAL  )
  3. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2 
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. RH bank side VVT sensor.
      1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
        Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt
        G04968635Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    2. LH bank side VVT sensor.
      1. Disconnect the water bypass hoses No. 4 and No. 5.
        Fig 2: Locating Water Bypass Hoses No. 4 And No. 5
        G04968636Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      3. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
        Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt
        G04968637Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.