Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

RH (right-hand) Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoids

Disconnect the electrical connectors, and harness retainers from the RH VCT oil control solenoids.

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NOTE: Before installation, lubricate the VCT oil control solenoid O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

Remove the RH VCT oil control solenoids.

Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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LH (left-hand) Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoids
Disconnect the electrical connectors. Disconnect the quick release coupling and position tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Remove the EGR cooler to EGR valve tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler to EGR Valve Tube .
NOTE: Before installation, lubricate the VCT oil control solenoid O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

Remove the bolts and the LH VCT oil control solenoid.

Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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