Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- Loosen the clamp (1) at the throttle body.
- Loosen the clamp (4) at the air cleaner body.
- Remove the air inlet hose (3).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.