Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid, and remove the intake oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolts (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolts (LH Side)
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