2011 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

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  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  2. REMOVE VVT SENSOR 
    1. Intake camshaft (Bank 1).
      Fig 1: Locating VVT Sensor Connector
      GTY192441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    2. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 1).
      Fig 2: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
      GTY192442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the windshield wiper link assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
      2. Remove the cowl top outside panel front. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5 .
      3. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      4. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    3. Exhaust camshaft (Bank 2).
      Fig 3: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
      GTY192443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
    4. Intake camshaft (Bank 2).
      Fig 4: Locating VVT Sensor Connector Bolt
      GTY174905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
      2. Remove the bolt and the VVT sensor.
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