Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 550h+. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26 - REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
- Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and VVT sensor from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Perform this procedure only when reusing the VVT sensor.
1. Remove the O-ring from the VVT sensor.
NOTE:- Make sure to only remove the O-ring with bare hands.
- When removing the O-ring, be careful not to damage the O-ring groove of the VVT sensor.
- If the O-ring groove of the VVT sensor is damaged, replace the VVT sensor with a new one.
- REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
- Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and VVT sensor from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
If the VVT sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Perform this procedure only when reusing the VVT sensor.
1. Remove the O-ring from the VVT sensor.
NOTE:- Make sure to only remove the O-ring with bare hands.
- When removing the O-ring, be careful not to damage the O-ring groove of the VVT sensor.
- If the O-ring groove of the VVT sensor is damaged, replace the VVT sensor with a new one.