Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair
Oil Switching Solenoid ValveREMOVAL
RH SIDE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake boot assembly.
3) Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case.
4) Loosen the clamp (B) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.
5) Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
6) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector and rear engine hanger.
7) Slide the engine harness connector in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the rear engine hanger.
8) Disconnect the connector from the oil switching solenoid valve.
9) Remove the oil switching solenoid valve.
10) Remove the variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch.
11) Remove the oil temperature sensor.
12) Remove the oil switching solenoid valve holder from the cylinder head.
LH SIDE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts.
3) Remove the crank pulley.
4) Remove the timing belt cover.
5) Remove the timing belt.
6) Remove the cam sprocket.
7) Remove the timing belt cover No.2 LH.
8) Disconnect the connector from the oil switching solenoid valve.
9) Remove the oil switching solenoid valve.
10) Remove the variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch.
11) Remove the oil switching solenoid valve holder from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
RH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
^ Use a new gasket and washer.
^ Apply liquid gasket to variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch threads.
^ Install the oil switching solenoid valve to the holder, then install it to the cylinder head.
Tightening torque:
T1: 6.4 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
T2: 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
T3: 17 Nm (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb)
T4: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
6.4 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Align the clamp hole with the protrusion of the air intake boot assembly.
Tightening torque:
Clamp (A), (B)
3 Nm (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
LH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
^ Use a new gasket.
^ Apply liquid gasket to variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch threads.
^ Install the oil switching solenoid valve to the holder, then install it to the cylinder head.
Tightening torque:
T1: 6.4 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
T2: 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
T3: 17 Nm (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb)
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent
