Oil Control Valve: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct (Rear). (RH side only) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid, and remove the oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 2: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Mounting Bolt
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- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Mounting Bolt
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