Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal and Installation
Perform "ELECTRIC IVT CONTROL ACTUATOR POSITION LEARNING". Refer to Description .
- Remove battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove front wheel and tire. Refer to Removal and Installation
- Release the pawl and reposition the fuse block (1).
: Pawl - Remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove nut (A) for IPDM E/R cover (lower).
: Vehicle front - Remove harness retainer (A) and bolts (B) from fuse block bracket (1) and remove fuse block bracket.
- Remove IPDM E/R cover.
- Release pawls and remove IPDM E/R cover (1).
- Disconnect harness connectors (A).
- Remove bolts securing IPDM E/R cover (lower) and reposition IPDM E/R cover (lower).
- Disconnect harness connectors from electric intake valve timing control module. Refer to Harness Connector (lever locking type).
- Remove nuts (A), and remove electric intake valve timing control module (1).CAUTION:
Never touch harness connector pins with bare hands.
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform "ELECTRIC IVT CONTROL ACTUATOR POSITION LEARNING". Refer to Description .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
