Repair Procedures: Removal

CVVT Oil Control Valve [Bank 1/Exhaust] 

1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.

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

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

   CVVT oil control valve mounting bolt: 

   9.8 - 11.8 Nm (1.0 → 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 → 8.7 lb.ft)

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

CVVT Oil Control Valve [Bank 2/Exhaust] 

1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.

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

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

   CVVT oil control valve mounting bolt: 

   9.8 - 11.8 Nm (1.0 → 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 → 8.7 lb.ft)

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.