Removal [10/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2020 - ]
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
- REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
- REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- Disengage the clamp.
- Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly connectors and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the engine wire from the timing chain cover assembly.
- Disengage the 3 clamps.
- Remove the 2 nuts to disconnect the engine wire from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.
- Disconnect the 2 VVT sensor connectors and 2 ignition coil assembly connectors.
- Disengage the clamp.
- REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
- REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)