Camshaft Position Sensor Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
1Az-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP

  4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Camshaft Position Sensor -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.



3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the purge VSV connector.

  1. Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

  1. Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.

  1. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.



4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and sensor.