Sienna FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2009)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Removal
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: VVT SENSOR: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
HINT: See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Front Wiper Motor/Removal
2. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Throttle Body/Service and
Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
9. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY See: Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management/Sensors and Switches - Computers
and Control Systems/Knock Sensor/Service and Repair/Removal
10. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Intake Side)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
11. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Exhaust Side)