Repair Procedure: Removal

[Bank 1/Intake] 

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

   (Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL ")

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: Locate CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 1/ Intake)

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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: Locate CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ")

4. Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 3: Locate 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 "INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL ")

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: Locate 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: Locate CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector

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3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ")

4. Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.
   Fig 6: Locate Mounting Bolt

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