Removal & Installation (Avalon, Highlander & Sienna)
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- Two camshaft position sensors are used. Camshaft position sensors are located at flywheel end of each cylinder head, just below valve cover. See Fig 1. Camshaft position sensors may also be referred to Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensors. Camshaft position sensor located at rear (firewall side) cylinder head may be referred to as camshaft position sensor bank No. 1. Camshaft position sensor located at front (radiator side) cylinder head may be referred to as camshaft position sensor bank No. 2.
- Remove "V" bank cover and air cleaner hose for access to appropriate camshaft position sensor. On Highlander, it may be necessary to remove suspension upper brace for access to "V" bank cover. Suspension upper brace fits between strut towers and is bolted to top of each strut tower. On all models disconnect electrical connector at camshaft position sensor. Remove bolt and camshaft position sensor with "O" ring from cylinder head.
- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW "O" ring. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .