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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

Oil Switching Solenoid Valve
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.





2. Remove the air intake chamber.
3. Disconnect the connector from the oil switching solenoid valve.





4. Remove the oil switching solenoid valve.
5. Remove the variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch.
6. Remove the oil temperature sensor.
7. Remove the oil switching solenoid valve holder from the cylinder head.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the oil switching solenoid valve holder.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

1. Temporarily tighten the bolts by tightening torque of 5 - 10 N�m (0.5 - 1.0 kgf-m, 3.7 - 7.4 ft-lb) in order shown in the figure.
2. Tighten the bolts by tightening torque of 10 ± 0.5 N�m (1.0 ± 0.05 kgf-m, 7.4 ± 0.37 ft-lb) in order shown in the figure.





2. Install the oil temperature sensor.
3. Install the variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch.
4. Install the oil switching solenoid valve.
5. Connect the connector to the oil switching solenoid valve.





6. Install the air intake chamber.
7. Connect the ground cable to battery.




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