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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) OIL CONTROL SOLENOID


Early Build:






Late Build:






Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Early build
2. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connector.
3. Remove the grommet.

Late build
4. Remove the LH or RH valve cover

All vehicles
5. Remove the bolt and the VCT oil control solenoid.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.