Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.NOTE:
Mark the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid connectors (1) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
- Mark the intake VVT solenoid (4) and the exhaust VVT solenoid (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be installed in their original locations.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the VVT solenoid (2, 4).
- Remove the VVT solenoid mounting bolts (3).
- Pull the VVT solenoid from the cylinder head cover.NOTE:
The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.