Repair Procedures: Removal

[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Intake)] 

1. Turn the Ignition Switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the intake manifold

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

3. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
4. Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

   [Bank 1] 

   Fig 1: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve (Intake) Connector And Mounting Bolt (Bank 1)

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   [Bank 2] 

   Fig 2: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve (Intake) Connector And Mounting Bolt (Bank 2)

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[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust)] 

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

   [Bank 1] 

   Fig 3: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust) Connector (Bank 1)

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   [Bank 2] 

   Fig 4: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust) Connector (Bank 2)

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover

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

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

   [Bank 1] 

   Fig 5: Locating Valve Mounting Bolt (Bank 1)

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   [Bank 2] 

   Fig 6: Locating Valve Mounting Bolt (Bank 2)

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