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Variable Induction Control Actuator: Service and Repair





Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VIS valve connector.
3. Measure resistance between the VIS valve terminals 1 and 2.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification:Refer to Specification Section.

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the variable intake solenoid valve connector (A).
3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (B) from the valve.
4. Remove the bracket installation bolt (C).
5. Remove the installation nut (D), and then remove the valve from the surge tank.






Installation

CAUTION:
- Install the component with the specified torques.
- Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.

CAUTION:
- Be careful of foreign material not to flow into the valve.

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Variable intake solenoid valve installation nut:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)