VVT Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 12 under REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Intake camshaft (Bank 1).
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
2. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 1).
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolt And VVT Sensor
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  1. Remove the windshield wiper link assembly (See step 5 under REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the cowl top outside panel front (See REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  4. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
3. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 2).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolt And VVT Sensor
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  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
4. Intake camshaft (Bank 2).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolt And VVT Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.