Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing: Removal: Right
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2017 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2017 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the resonator. Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the upper A/C liquid and suction line assembly (1). Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
Mark the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid connectors (1) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be installed in their original locations.
- Mark the intake VVT solenoid (2) and the exhaust VVT solenoid (4) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be installed in their original locations.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the VVT solenoid.
- Remove the VVT solenoid mounting bolts (3).
- Pull the VVT solenoid from the cylinder head cover.NOTE:
The seal (1) can be reused if it is not damaged.