Repair Procedures: Removal

(CVVT Oil Control Valve (Intake)) 

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
3. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
4. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

(Bank 1) 

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Control Valve Connector - Intake (Bank 1)

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(Bank 2) 

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Control Valve Connector - Intake (Bank 2)

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(CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust)) 

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).

   (Bank 1) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Oil Control Valve Connector - Exhaust (Bank 1)

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   (Bank 2) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Oil Control Valve Connector - Exhaust (Bank 2)

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY .
4. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.

(Bank 1) 

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Installation Bolts (Bank 1)

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(Bank 2) 

Fig 6: Identifying Valve Installation Bolts (Bank 2)

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