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VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test






VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test

Removal

1. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve





1. Remove the ground cable (A).

2. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (B).

Test

1. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Test





1. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 to the battery positive terminal with a jumper wire. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 to the battery negative terminal with a jumper wire.





2. Measure the clearance of the valve (A). The clearance should be at least 1.2 mm (0.047 in).

* If the clearance is as specified, the valve is OK; reinstall it with a new O-ring (B).
* If the clearance is not as specified, install a new valve and O-ring.

Installation

1. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve





1. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (A) with a new O-ring (B).

NOTE:
* Coat a new O-ring with engine oil.
* Clean and dry the mating surface of the valve.

2. Install the ground cable (C).
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