Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Right
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the resonator. Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL for 2.4L or RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL for 3.2L.
- Remove the upper A/C liquid and suction line assembly (1). Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL
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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.
- Mark the intake variable valve timing solenoid (2) and the exhaust variable valve timing solenoid (4) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the variable valve timing solenoid.
- Remove the variable valve timing solenoid mounting bolts (3).
- Pull the variable valve timing solenoid from the cylinder head cover.
- The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.