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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.

2006 Scion tC AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Installation

INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the oil control valve.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Light Coat Of Engine Oil To O-Ring
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2. Install the oil control valve with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed.
3. Connect the oil control valve connector.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
1. Start the engine, and check that there are no oil leaks.
INSTALL ENGINE COVER (see INSTALLATION )
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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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.