Removing The Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
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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.