2005 Lexus RX 330 FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal

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  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 V-BANK COVER BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  10. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (For Bank 1 Intake Side)
      G04973864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (For Bank 1 Exhaust Side)
      G04973865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Intake Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (For Bank 2 Intake Side)
      G04973866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Exhaust Side) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
      Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt (For Bank 2 Exhaust Side)
      G04973867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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