Intake Side

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.>
Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid, and remove the oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Connector Mounting Bolts (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 2: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Connector Mounting Bolts (LH Side)
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