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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valved/Rocker Arm Oil
Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Filter Replacement


1. Remove the engine cover.




2. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) 2P connector (A) and the EOP sensor 3P connector (B).
3. Remove the rocker arm oil control solenoid assembly (C) from the rear bank cylinder head, and check the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) filter (D) for clogging. If it is clogged, replace the solenoid valve filter, the engine oil filter, and the engine oil.
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.