Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair
Oil Flow Control Solenoid ValveREMOVAL
1. INTAKE SIDE
1. Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow these procedures for removal of the collector cover.
1. Lift up the rear side holding two positions (A).
2. Lift up the front side holding two positions (B) while moving it in the forward direction of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Disconnect the connector from the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
4. Remove the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
5. Remove the intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH in the same procedure as the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
2. EXHAUST SIDE
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Disconnect the connector from the exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
5. Remove the exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
6. Remove the exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve RH in the same procedure as the exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
INSTALLATION
1. INTAKE SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Intake oil flow control solenoid valve: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 4.7 ft.lb)
2. EXHAUST SIDE
Tightening torque:
Exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 4.7 ft.lb)