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Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
    2. Remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and retainer.

    • Disconnect the coupling release the clamp and remove the PCV hose.

      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Disconnect and position the brake vacuum hose aside.

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    • Detach the retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.

    • Disconnect the TC bypass hose.

    • Loosen the clamps, remove the bolt and the TC outlet pipe.

      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover .
    2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to: Timing Belt .

  5. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and retainer.
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  6. Remove the nuts, bracket and position the EVAP canister purge valve aside.
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    • Detach the retainer and disconnect the vacuum hose.

    • Remove the stud bolts and the vacuum pump. Discard the stud bolts.

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  8. Remove and discard the vacuum pump gasket.
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  9. Detach the retainer, remove the bolt and the exhaust CMP sensor.
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  10. Remove the bolts and the support bracket.
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    • Remove the bolts, heat and break the adhesive bond and remove the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.

      Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    Fig 1: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Unit Loosening Sequence
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    • Remove the engine cover mounting stud.

    • Remove the bolts and the stud.

    • Heat and break the adhesive bond and remove the brake vacuum pump cap.

      Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

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  13. Remove the bolts and the engine lifting bracket.
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  14. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
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  15. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

    Remove the VCT unit caps.

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  16. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

    Remove the bolts and the VCT unit. Discard the bolts.

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