VVT Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Removing Bolt & VVT Sensor
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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: Disconnecting VVT Sensor Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt & VVT Sensor
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002