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CVVT Oil Control Valve (Exhaust)

  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. OCV connector (A).
  4. Remove the mounting bolt, and then remove oil control valve 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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