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Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.
[Bank 1/Intake]

Fig 1: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Mounting Bolt (Bank 1/Intake)
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[Bank 1/Exhaust]

Fig 2: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Mounting Bolt (Bank 1/Exhaust)
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