VVT Sensor: Removal

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap LH.
3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Cap With Clamps
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4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Case, Clip With Nuts
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REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap RH.
3. Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap With Clips
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4. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case.
Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Case With Nuts
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REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Disconnect the 4 VVT sensor connectors.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 VVT sensors.
Fig 5: Locating VVT Sensor Connectors
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