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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSVARIABLE VALVE TIMINGVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Removal
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Removal
1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: VVT SENSOR: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER Removal
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and sensor.
4. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and sensor.
5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and sensor.
6. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and 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.