Removal procedure
Bank 1
Note: Procedures for replacing intake control solenoids (1) and graduation (2) camshafts (CMP) are broadly the same; only the procedure below applies to the intake camshaft position control solenoid only.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air filter assembly. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
4. Disconnect wiring harness connector (1) from the camshaft position control solenoid (2).
Attention! Before removing, clean the area around the camshaft position control solenoid to prevent dirt from entering the engine.
5. Remove screw (1) solenoid mounts (2) camshaft position control.
Attention! When removing the camshaft position control solenoid, make sure that the annular grooves of the actuator do not damage the seal (3) solenoid.
6. To remove the camshaft position control solenoid, first rotate it to release it and then pull it away from the front engine cover.
Bank 2
Note: Procedures for replacing intake control solenoids (1) and graduation (2) camshafts (CMP) are broadly the same; only the procedure below applies to the intake camshaft position control solenoid only. Where there are differences in withdrawal procedures, they are highlighted.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air filter assembly. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
4. When removing the exhaust camshaft position control solenoid, remove the accessory drive belt. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
5. Disconnect wiring harness connector (1) from the camshaft position control solenoid (2).
Attention! Before removing, clean the area around the camshaft position control solenoid to prevent dirt from entering the engine.
6. Remove screw (1) solenoid mounts (2) camshaft position control.
Attention! When removing the camshaft position control solenoid, make sure that the annular grooves of the actuator do not damage the seal (3) solenoid.
7. To remove the camshaft position control solenoid, first rotate it to release it and then pull it away from the front engine cover.
Installation procedure
Bank 1
1. Check camshaft position control solenoid seal (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
2. Lubricate the sealing edge of the camshaft position control solenoid with clean engine oil.
Attention! When installing the camshaft position control solenoid, ensure that the annular grooves (2) actuator has not damaged the solenoid seal.
3. Install the camshaft position control solenoid.
Tighten
Tighten the screw securing the camshaft position control solenoid (SMR) up to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Bank 2
1. Check camshaft position control solenoid seal (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
2. Lubricate the sealing edge of the camshaft position control solenoid with clean engine oil.
Attention! When installing the camshaft position control solenoid, ensure that the annular grooves (2) actuator has not damaged the solenoid seal.
3. Install the camshaft position control solenoid.
Tighten
Tighten the screw securing the camshaft position control solenoid (SMR) up to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
