Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL
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- Remove the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY
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- Remove two nuts (2), two bolts (3) and reposition the left front upper intake manifold support bracket (1).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 (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.
- 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.