2008 Lexus RX 400h FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET  (See REMOVAL  )
  3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1) 
    1. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 1) connector.
    2. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 1).
      Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connector And Bolts
      G05201134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2) 
    1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (Bank 2) from the wire harness bracket.
      Fig 2: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
      G05201135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the VVT sensor (Bank 2) connector.
    3. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VVT sensor (Bank 2).
      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Connector
      G05201136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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