Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
2. Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid, and remove the intake oil control solenoid from the chain cover.

• RH side
  Fig 1: Locating Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector And Bolt (RH Side)

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• LH side

Fig 2: Locating Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector And Bolt (LH Side)

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