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 Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

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: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 1)

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   [Bank 2] 

   Fig 2: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 2)

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[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank1/Exhaust)] 

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
   Fig 3: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector

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3. Remove the surge tank.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "SURGE TANK ")

4. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

5. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 4: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Installation Bolt

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[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank2/Exhaust)] 

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
   Fig 5: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

4. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 6: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Installation Bolt

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