Repair procedures: Removal

[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank 1)] 

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connectors (A-Intake) and (B-Exhaust).
   Fig 1: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connectors For Intake & Exhaust

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover and the timing chain upper cover. [Bank 1]

   (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 4.6L )

4. Remove the mounting bolt (C), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolt

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[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank 2)] 

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connectors (A-Intake) and (B-Exhaust).
   Fig 3: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connectors For Intake & Exhaust

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover and the timing chain upper cover. [Bank 2]

   (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 4.6L )

4. Remove the mounting bolt (C), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Bolt

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