Tips and Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
2. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.
NOTICE
Do
Engine Compartment
VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
AUXILIARY UNDER-HOOD
RELAY BOX
POWER MIRROR
DEFOGGER RELAY
PCM
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM (ETCS) CONTROL RELAY
ELD U
Connector Index
Identification numbers have been assigned to in-line connectors, junction
connectors, and terminals. The number is preceded by the letter ºC" for
connectors "G" for ground terminals
Removal
1. Remove the cam chain.
2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft
sprocket mounting bolt.
3. If the VTC actuator will be reused, do these steps.
Remove the intake camshaft, and seal the
WARNING
Compressed air mixed with the R-134a forms a
combustible vapor.
The vapor can burn or explode causing serious
injury.
Never use compressed air to pressure test
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air
conditioning systems.
CAUTION
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor
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