Replacing the variable valve timing solenoid: Removal

Removing the variable valve timing solenoid

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Timing Belt Cover

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Remove the upper timing belt cover.

NOTE:

Clean the area around the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid thoroughly to avoid contaminated oil entering the ducts / the variable valve timing (VVT) unit.

Remove:

the connector for the check valve
the screws holding the valve
the control valve and the gasket.

Installing the variable valve timing solenoid

Clean the gasket faces. Note the cleanliness requirements above.

Install a new gasket.

Install:

a new check valve Tighten the control valve crosswise. Tighten to 10 Nm
the connector
the upper timing belt cover.

Finishing

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Components

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Applies only to B6xx4T

Turn back the intake manifold for the turbocharger (TC) for cylinders 1, 2, 3 and tighten the clamp.

Install the plastic hoses between the turbocharger (TC) and the charge air cooler and between the air cleaner (ACL) and the turbocharger (TC).

Tighten the hose clamps.