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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008AVALON V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL
2008 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Removal
2008 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Removal
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: VVT SENSOR: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
2. REMOVE VVT SENSOR
(a) Intake camshaft (Bank 1).
(1) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(2) Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
(b) Exhaust camshaft (Bank 1).
(1) Remove the windshield wiper link assembly .
(2) Remove the cowl top outside panel front .
(3) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(4) Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
(c) Exhaust camshaft (Bank 2).
(1) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(2) Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
(d) Intake camshaft (Bank 2).
(1) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(2) Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.