Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Left

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).

Fig 2: Engine Cover
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Lift the engine cover retaining grommets off the ball studs and remove the engine cover (1).

Fig 3: Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Electrical Connector, Air Inlet Hose Assembly & Fasteners
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
Loosen the clamp (2) at the throttle body.
Loosen the clamp (3) at the air cleaner housing.
Lift the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet off the ball stud (4).
Remove the air inlet hose assembly (5).

Fig 4: Fresh Air Makeup Hose, Air Cleaner Housing & Bolt
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Disconnect the fresh air makeup hose (1) from the air cleaner housing.
Remove the air cleaner housing retaining bolt (2).
Remove the air cleaner housing (3).

Fig 5: Variable Valve Timing Solenoids, Connectors & Bolts
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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 (4) and the exhaust variable valve timing solenoid (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the variable valve timing solenoid.
Remove the variable valve timing solenoid mounting bolts (3).

Fig 6: VVT Seal
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Pull the variable valve timing solenoid from the cylinder head cover.
The seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.