VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test (K20C1)

VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test

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Intake Side (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A)

	Detailed information, notes and precautions
	Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
	Replace

Exhaust Side (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B)

	Detailed information, notes and precautions
	Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
	Replace

Intake side (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A)

1.	Engine Cover - Remove

2.	Expansion Tank - Move

3.	Ground Cable Terminal - Disconnect

4.	VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A - Remove

Note for installation

Coat the O-ring with clean engine oil.

Clean and dry the mating surface of the solenoid valve.

5.	All Removed Parts - Install

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Exhaust side (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B)

1.	Engine Cover - Remove

2.	Turbocharger Inlet Joint Pipe - Remove

3.	VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B - Remove

Note for installation

Coat the O-ring with clean engine oil.

Clean and dry the mating surface of the solenoid valve.

4.	All Removed Parts - Install

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

1.	VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Check

Make sure that there are no dust or debris on each port of the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

Measure the clearance of the valve (A). The clearance should be 5.0 mm (0.197 in) or more.

If the clearance is as specified, go to next step.

If the clearance is not as specified, install a new valve and O-ring (B).

2.	VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Test

Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P (male terminals) (A) connector No. 1 to the battery positive terminal with a jumper wire.
Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P (male terminals) (A) connector No. 2 to the battery negative terminal with a jumper wire.

Measure the clearance of the valve (B). The clearance should be at least 3.4 mm (0.134 in).

If the clearance is as specified, the valve is OK; reinstall it with a new O-ring (C).

If the clearance is not as specified, install a new valve and O-ring.