WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because it is a precision unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and set it out of the way..
5. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver..
6. Rotate the electric variable valve timing motor joint to the left and right by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly in 15°
increments.

If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver.(See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
NOTE:
The electric variable valve timing motor joint moves in 15°
increments, and if the joint is moved 24
times, it rotates one full rotation.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G
2.0]Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation
of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with
the front drain hose. Fix any probl ...
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose (purge solenoid valve side) and install the
vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within the sp ...
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the
pi ...