Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
1. Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
1. Disconnect the air hose and ventilation hose.
2. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.
3. Remove the bolt and intake air connector.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
1. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
2. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
3. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil Control Valve Connector
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REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and wire harness.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness With Bolts
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2. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
3. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
4. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Control Valve Connector
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