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]Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, co ...
Magnetic Clutch Adjustment [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure
plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge.
2. Verify the clearance.
If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust the
clearance by changing the shim (0.2 mm {0.008 i ...
Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
Selector Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Upper panel
(See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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