2007 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation

  1. Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (A).
    Fig 1: VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Connector, VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve & Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05449188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the bolt (B) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve (C).
  3. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 to the battery positive terminal with a jumper wire. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 to the battery negative terminal with a jumper wire.
    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Positive Terminal To VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 2
    G05449190Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Measure the clearance of the valve. The clearance should be at least 0.09 in. (2.3 mm).
    • If the clearance is as specified, the valve is OK; reinstall it with a new O-ring.
    • If the clearance is not as specified, install a new valve and O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • Before you install the valve, make sure its mating surface to the cylinder head is clean and dry.
    • Coat the O-ring with engine oil before you install it.
    • Do not install the valve while wearing cloth fibrous gloves. Be careful not to contaminate the cylinder head opening.
      • Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Between Battery Negative Terminal To VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 1
      G05449191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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