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Left Combination Valve






Left Combination Valve

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm dia. (3094)

Removing

- Pull rear engine cover off - arrows -.





- Remove solenoid valve retaining plate - 3 - - arrows -.





- Disconnect air duct hose - 1 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70).

- Disconnect crankshaft housing ventilation hose - 4 - from air duct - 2 -.

- Remove screw - arrow - and remove air duct - 2 - from Throttle Valve Control Module (J338).





- If equipped, disconnect hose - 1 - from air duct.

To improve clarity, shown from the rear with the engine removed.

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (left side).





- Clamp off coolant hose - 2 - using Hose Clamps Up to 25mm dia. (3094) and disconnect coolant hose from coolant reservoir.





- Disconnect the electrical connection at Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch (F66) at bottom of coolant expansion tank.

Coolant hoses - 1 - and - 3 - remain connected.

- Disconnect electrical connector to Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (G163) - 1 - and to Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 4 (G301) - 2 -.





- Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose from cylinder head cover.

- Remove screws - 1 - at Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system combination valve flange.





- Loosen nuts - 3 - several turns.

- Remove screws - 2 - and disconnect vacuum hose - arrow -.

- Remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) combi-valve.

To improve clarity, shown with the engine removed.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Always replace gaskets and seals.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications