Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair



Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid (18.30.90)

Removal

NOTE: Removal of the RH is similar to this procedure.

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the LH valve cover.
3. Remove the VCT oil control solenoid.
- Remove the bolt.







Installation
1. Install the VCT oil control solenoid.
- Clean the components.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2. Install the LH valve cover.
3. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.