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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSVARIABLE VALVE TIMINGVARIABLE VALVE TIMING SOLENOIDSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid - 3.5L Ti-VCT
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Removal
1. Remove the LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) valve cover. REFER to Valve Cover - LH or REFER to Valve Cover - RH .
2. Remove the bolt and the VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) oil control solenoid.
Installation
1. NOTE: The VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) oil control solenoid bolt must be tightened in 2 stages.
Install the VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) oil control solenoid and tighten the bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 20 degrees.
2. Install the LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) valve cover. REFER to Valve Cover - LH or REFER to Valve Cover - RH .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.