Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valves (Bank 1): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove core support cover. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove front air duct. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove cowl top. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove strut tower brace.
- Remove reservoir tank. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove power steering oil pump (if necessary). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Support engine (1) and transaxle (2) using suitable jack (A).CAUTION:
- Position a suitable jack under the engine and transaxle assembly as shown in illustration.
- Do not damage the front exhaust tube or transaxle oil pan with the jack.
- Remove upper torque rod, engine mounting insulator (RH), and engine mounting bracket (RH). Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (FWD) or EXPLODED VIEW (AWD).
- Disconnect the harness connector from intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve (bank 1). (For United States and Canada)
- Disconnect the harness connector from exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1). (For United States and Canada)
- Disconnect the harness connector from intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1).
- Remove intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve (bank 1) and exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) from valve timing control cover (bank 1). (For United States and Canada)CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) from valve timing control cover (bank 1).CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.