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Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO.2
2. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO.3
4. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO.3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY




a. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt, then remove the camshaft timing oil control valve.

7. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY




a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring, then install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve.
b. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring again, then install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.

Torque: 7.5 Nm (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)

NOTE:
Be careful that the O ring is not cracked or jammed when installing.

c. Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.

8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY
9. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO.3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
10. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
11. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO.3
12. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX REAR
13. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO.2
14. POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM INITIALIZE