Repair Procedures: Removal

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[Bank 1/Intake]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")
Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 1: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Installation Bolts
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[Bank 1/Exhaust)]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector
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Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 3: Locating Mounting Bolt
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[Bank 2/Intake]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")
Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 4: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 2 - Intake)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Bank 2/Exhaust]

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank 2 - Exhaust)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Fig 6: Locating Mounting Bolt (Bank 2 - Exhaust)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.