Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Inspection

ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

WARNING:
- A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because it is a precision unit.

1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the plug hole plate. Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation

4. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and set it out of the way. Service and Repair

5. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver. Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation

6. Rotate the electric variable valve timing motor joint to the left and right by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly in 15° increments.






- If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver. Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- The electric variable valve timing motor joint moves in 15° increments, and if the joint is moved 24 times, it rotates one full rotation.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.