Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for HEV Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2024 - ]
for PHEV Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for PHEV Model)

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REMOVE EARTH BOLT CAP

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for PHEV Model

for HEV Model

DISCONNECT NO. 2 EARTH WIRE

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for PHEV Model

for HEV Model

REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and cam timing oil control solenoid assembly from the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.
NOTE:
If the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID O-RING

HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the cam timing oil control solenoid O-ring is necessary.

Remove the cam timing oil control solenoid O-ring from the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
NOTE:
- When removing the cam timing oil control solenoid O-ring, be careful not to damage the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
- If the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly is damaged, replace the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly with a new one.