VVT Sensor: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Bank 1 side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Bank 1 Side)
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2. Bank 2 side VVT sensor:
  1. Disconnect the No. 4 water bypass hose and No. 5 water bypass hose.
  2. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying VVT Sensor Connector
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  3. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor Bolt (Bank 2 Side)
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