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CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust)

  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. OCV extension wiring connector (A).
  3. Release the wiring mounting bracket (B) after loosening the mounting bolt.
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  4. Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove oil control valve & extension wiring (B) from the engine.

    CVVT oil control valve mounting bolt: 

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

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  5. Disconnect the oil control valve (A) from the extension wiring (B).
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