Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the seal cover. (See SEAL COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors. (See IGNITION COIL/ION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Identifying OCV And Installation Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	OCV installation bolt
2	OCV