Repair Procedures: Removal

[Bank 1/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 installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 1: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Installation Bolts

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[Bank 1/Exhaust)] 

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
   Fig 2: 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 mounting bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 3: Locating Mounting Bolt

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[Bank 2/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 installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 4: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 2 - Intake)

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[Bank 2/Exhaust] 

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

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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.
   Fig 6: Locating Mounting Bolt (Bank 2 - Exhaust)

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