Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid, and remove the intake oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector - RH Side
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- LH side
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector - LH Side
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