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Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying VVT Sensor (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
      GTY225785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1) 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying VVT Sensor (For Exhaust Side Of Bank 1)
      GTY225784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying VVT Sensor (For Intake Side of Bank 2)
      GTY225783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
  6. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2) 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying VVT Sensor (For Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
      GTY223398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.