Purpose, Function
The engine oil solenoid valve switches the hydraulic transmission passage in accordance with the driving conditions and the oil pump drive resistance is reduced by controlling oil pump discharging pressure in two steps.
Construction
The engine oil solenoid valve is installed on the right side of the cylinder block.

The engine oil solenoid valve has the following parts:

A duty drive type has been adopted.
Operation
The oil passage in the solenoid valve is switched according to the control signal (duty signal) from the PCM.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Front Oil Seal ReplacementRear Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The
gas in the rear shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into
the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
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Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
The bypa ...
Lap Pre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts retract and tighten the seat belt webbing
to protect the front passengers during a collision.
Function
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts operate (deploy) based on the operation
signal from the SAS control module to instantly retract a ...