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Engine Oil Control Valve: Service and Repair

OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the charge air cooler.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ventilation hose.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover.





7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.





Tightening torque
8.0-11.5 Nm (82-117 kgf-cm, 71-101 in-lbf)