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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the variable force solenoid (VFS) connector (A).

    Intake 

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    Exhaust 

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  3. Remove the variable force solenoid (A) after removing the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 -11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Intake 

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    Exhaust 

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