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Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left

Fig 1: Air Inlet Hose, Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector & Clamps
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
  3. Loosen the clamp (1) at the throttle body.
  4. Loosen the clamp (4) at the air cleaner body.
  5. Remove the air inlet hose (3).
    Fig 2: VVT Solenoids, Connectors & Mounting Bolts (Left)
    GC0144208Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (1) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.

  6. Mark the intake variable valve timing solenoid (4) and the exhaust variable valve timing solenoid (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the variable valve timing solenoid.
  8. Remove the variable valve timing solenoid mounting bolts (3).
    Fig 3: VVT Seal
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  9. Pull the variable valve timing solenoid from the cylinder head cover.
  10. The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.