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TRQ variable valve timing (VVT) solenoids are manufactured to precise specification using premium raw materials with anodized housings for maximum service life. To ensure peak performance, TRQ recommends replacing the variable valve timing solenoids in pairs (where applicable) to ensure a consistent oil flow rate and prevent premature wear of timing components. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
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How to Replace Intake Variable Valve Timing Solenoid 2010-14 Toyota Prius
How to Replace Intake Variable Valve Timing Solenoid 2010-14 Toyota Prius
Created on: 2018-04-26
Tools used
Socket Extensions
10mm Socket
Ratchet
1. Removing the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Remove the plastic cover
Disconnect the wiring harness
Remove the 10mm bolt from the solenoid
Remove the solenoid
2. Installing the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Insert the solenoid into place
Tighten the 10mm bolt to the solenoid
Connect the wiring harness
Replace the plastic cover
Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto. We’ve been selling auto parts for over 30 years!
Remove the plastic cover. We have removed our cowl panel here, so you can see what we're doing better, but you can snake out this variable valve timing solenoid with the cowl piece installed, however, this gives us little better access and it's easier for you to see in a video what we're doing.
To remove this connector, we'll spray a little bit of water displacement oil in here to help free it up. It's got some dirt in it. Lock's on this side. We'll push it in. It's because you push the hole connector in this way, it'll open the lock. And then pull it off. Makes it easy to work it back and forth a couple of times. Try not to pull on the wires. If need be, use a little small flat bladed screwdriver to help you push the lock open. And there it is. Spray some rust suspension here. Use a 10 millimeter socket and ratchet to remove the 10 millimeter bold that's holding it into the head. Put the bolt and washer aside once I take it out.
With the bolt removed, you can kind of spin it this way. Then, it's sitting on an o-ring. Just have to work it out, back and forth and it should come out.
This is the original variable valve timing solenoid we pulled from our vehicle. Our brand new one from 1AAuto.com, same exact style design, same style connector, same mounting hole. This will work great and fit great for you.
Install the new one. Slide it into the same opening. The o-ring will fit pretty tightly. Slide it down. Get the bolt started by hand. It's a steel bolt going into the aluminum valve cover. You don't want to cross-thread it. I need to adjust the position of it. Tighten it up. You don't want to over tighten it. When it feels tight, just stop. Put the oil connector back in. It's keyed. It can only go in one way. It will click when it locks in place.
Put your plastic engine cover back on. These three rubber mounts, just push over these three ball sites, line it up with the oil cap hole. And that's it.
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Mitch
August 13, 2021
Excellent business to deal with great prices and customer service.
Solved my problem
Sal
April 10, 2022
Fixed code P0080 on my Prius.
Thanks for the instruction video
Karl
November 1, 2022
Nice
Mauricio
March 12, 2023
Good
Probably needed all these parts freshened up anyways.
Randy
February 17, 2024
This part seems fine and I installed it. My 2012 Prius 2 will not accelerate the engine or charge the hybrid battery, I have changed the fuel pump, fuel injectors, hybrid battery and 12 volt battery and charge controller, egr valve, MAP and MAF sensors, Intake manifold, throttle body and accelerator pedal, pcv valve, timing chain sensor and now the Valve timing solenoid. The car idles great and no check engine lights. Nothing has helped, next step is taking it to Toyota.
Vladimir
March 26, 2024
Perfect fit and works like it should
2015 RAV4 XLE
Clay
September 1, 2024
So far so good. Seems to be an exact replacement easy change out.
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