Replacing the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Control Valve

REPLACING THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) CONTROL VALVE





Note! As the illustrations in the information are used for different model years and/or models, certain variations may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removing the variable Valve Timing (VVT) control valve
The abbreviation VVT stands for:
Variable Valve Timing.





Remove
- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- the connector for the control valve.
- the screws retaining the valve.
- the valve and the gasket.

Installing the variable Valve Timing (VVT) control valve





- Clean the gasket faces and install a new gasket.
- Tighten the valve crosswise. Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.4 ft. lbs.)
- Install the connector and the upper camshaft belt cover.

Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)
Wipe clean.