Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation [L5]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Remove the ventilation hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
- Disconnect the OCV connector.
- Remove the cylinder head cover. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Remove the OCV installation bolt
- Remove the OCV.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
OCV installation bolt tightening torque
8-11 N.m {82-117 kgf.cm, 71-101 in.lbf}