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2009 Toyota Avalon LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VVT Sensor: Removal

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VVT SENSOR
1. Intake camshaft (Bank 1).
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Bolt
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 1).
  1. Remove the windshield wiper link assembly (See REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the cowl top outside panel front (See REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  4. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor With Mounting Bolt (Exhaust Camshaft Bank 1)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 2).
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor With Mounting Bolt (Exhaust Camshaft Bank 2)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Intake camshaft (Bank 2).
  1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
  2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    
    Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor With Mounting Bolt (Intake Camshaft Bank 2)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.