Remove the valve housing assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove:
- the connector
- the screws
- the valve
- the gasket.
NOTE:
Clean the area around the variable valve timing (VVT) valve thoroughly to avoid contaminated oil entering the ducts/the variable valve timing (VVT) valve.