2009 Lexus GS 450hFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  See step  8
  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)
      GTY101436Courtesy 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: Locating VVT Sensor (Exhaust Side Of Bank 1)
      GTY103256Courtesy 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)
      GTY104809Courtesy 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: Locating VVT Sensor (Exhaust Side Of Bank 2)
      GTY105035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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