Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the air intake duct (rear). (RH side only) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO) > Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL .
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) Ref. to COOLING(H4DO) > Reservoir Tank > REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid, and remove the oil control solenoid from the chain cover.

RH side

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid Connector (RH Side)
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LH side

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid Connector (LH Side)

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