Right VVT Solenoid: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Upper A/C Liquid And Suction Line Assembly

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-- Disconnect the negative battery. Refer to Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting .

-- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to General Information .

-- Remove the resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER RESONATOR .

-- Remove the upper A/C liquid and suction line assembly (1). Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (1) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.

-- Mark the intake variable valve timing solenoid (2) and the exhaust variable valve timing solenoid (4) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.

Fig 2: Identifying Variable Valve Timing Solenoids

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-- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the variable valve timing solenoid.

-- Remove the variable valve timing solenoid mounting bolts (3).

-- Pull the variable valve timing solenoid from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal

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-- The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.