CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE LIFT CONTROLLER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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2. PRECAUTION

   Note:

   After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Click here).

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   Note:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

4. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER

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5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE BATTERY

9. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY

10. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

    1. Detach the 10 clamps, and then disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts, and then disconnect the engine wire.

       

11. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

12. REMOVE AIR TUBE

    1. 

       Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the purge VSV.

    2. 

       Disconnect the union to connector tube hose and vacuum hose.

       Table 1. Text in Illustration

       *1	Union To Connector Tube Hose
       *2	Vacuum Hose
       *3	No. 2 Air Hose
       *4	No. 1 Fuel Vapor Feed Hose

    3. Disconnect the No. 2 air hose and No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and air tube.

13. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET

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15. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE LIFT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       Using a screwdriver, slide the valve lift control actuator connector clip from the valve lift control actuator connector.

       Note:

       Slide only the upper part of the valve lift control actuator connector clip, as the straight pin falls out from the bottom if the valve lift control actuator connector clip is completely removed.

    2. 

       Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the intake camshaft position at the No. 1 cylinder and No. 3 cylinder is as shown in the illustration.

       Tip:

       If the camshaft position is not as shown in the illustration, rotate the crankshaft clockwise again so that the camshaft is aligned as shown in the illustration.

    3. 

       Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and wire harness clamp bracket.

    4. 

       Using a screwdriver, lightly pry the valve lift control actuator connector to make a space between the continuously variable valve lift controller and camshaft housing.

       Note:

       • Do not forcefully pry the valve lift control actuator connector.

       • Do not damage the camshaft housing or camshaft bearing cap.

    5. 

       Using a magnet hand, remove the straight pin from the valve lift control actuator connector.

       Tip:

       The pin can be removed by utilizing the space between the continuously variable valve lift controller and camshaft housing to move the continuously variable valve lift controller so that there is no load on the pin.

       Note:

       Do not drop the straight pin into the engine.

    6. 

       Using a screwdriver, remove the valve lift control actuator connector clip from the valve lift control actuator connector.

       Note:

       Do not drop the valve lift control actuator connector clip into the engine.

    7. 

       Remove the continuously variable valve lift controller from the camshaft housing.

    8. 

       Remove the O-ring from the continuously variable valve lift controller.

       Table 2. Text in Illustration

       *1

       O-Ring

    9. 

       Remove the valve lift control actuator connector from the valve rocker shaft.

       Tip:

       There are two types of valve lift control actuator connectors. One type is removed by rotating the connector, and the other type can be removed without being rotated.