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Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2015 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
    Fig 1: Engine Cover
    GC0144028Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
  3. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 3.6L , BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 5.7L , BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 6.2L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 6.4L .
    Fig 2: Variable Valve Timing Solenoids, Connectors & Bolts
    GC0144208Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Mark the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid (VVTS) wire harness connectors (1) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.

  4. Mark the intake VVTS (4) and the VVTS (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
  5. Disconnect the VVTS wire harness connector (1).
  6. Remove the bolts (3) and pull the VVTS from the cylinder head cover.
    Fig 3: VVT Seal
    GC0144209Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.
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