Honda Accord: Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Removal/Installation - VTEC/VTC - Fuel and Emissions - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Removal/Installation

All models except PZEV

1. Remove the strut brace (see page 20-306).

2. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid connector (A) and the rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (B).

3. Remove the harness clamps (C) and the bolts (D).


3. Remove the harness clamps (C) and the bolts (D).

4. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve assembly (E) and the rocker arm oil control valve filter (F).

5. Remove the engine wire harness bracket (A) (also (B) (if equipped)) from the rocker arm oil control valve (C).

6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a


6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new rocker arm oil control valve filter.

PZEV model

1. Remove the strut brace (see page 20-306).

2. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid A connector-(A), the rocker arm oil control solenoid B connector (B), the rocker arm oil pressure switch A connector (C), and the rocker arm oil pressure switch B connector (D).

3. Remove the harness clamps (E) and the bolts (F).


3. Remove the harness clamps (E) and the bolts (F).

4. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve assembly (G) and the rocker arm oil control valve filter (H).

5. Remove the engine wire harness bracket (A) (also (B) (if equipped)) from the rocker arm oil control valve (C).

6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a


6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new rocker arm oil control valve filter.

 

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