2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See Drain or Add coolant under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. 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 Connector And Fastener
      G04973864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. 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 Connector And Fastener
      G05835688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. 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 Connector And Fastener
      G04973866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. 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 Connector And Fastener
      G04973867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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