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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID







Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connector.
3. Remove the VCT oil control solenoid grommet.
4. Remove the bolt and the VCT oil control solenoid. Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Install a new O-ring seal. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.