Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Remove the air intake duct (rear). (RH side only) < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) < Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid, and remove the intake oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector (LH Side)
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