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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair



Removal
Left and Right-Hand Banks
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.


Left-Hand Bank
2. Remove the valve cover.


Right-Hand Bank
3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Remove the valve cover.


Left and Right-Hand Banks





5. Remove the variable camshaft timing control solenoid.


Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.