Repair Procedures: Removal

Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) [Bank 1/Intake] 

1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the VFS connector (A).
3. Remove the mounting bolts (B), and then remove the VFS from the engine.

   Variable force solenoid 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.

Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) [Bank 2/Intake] 

1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the VFS connector (A).
3. Remove the mounting bolts (B), and then remove the VFS from the engine.

   Variable force solenoid 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.