VVT SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips

When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      While using both hands, lift the rear side of the V-bank cover sub-assembly upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Slide the V-bank cover sub-assembly towards the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.

  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 5 clips labeled A.

    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01GY2C

      Remove the 2 bolts.

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      Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and B, and detach the connections.

    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.

    4. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and E, and detach the connections.

    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H1MY

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    2. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap LH.

    3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case LH.

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      Remove the 2 nuts and detach the air cleaner case LH from the boss.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH


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      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    2. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap RH.

    3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case RH.

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      Remove the 2 nuts and detach the air cleaner case RH from the boss.

  6. REMOVE VVT SENSOR


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      Disconnect the 4 VVT sensor connectors.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 VVT sensors.