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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMVTECROCKER ARM OIL CONTROL SOLENOID (VTEC SOLENOID VALVE) REPLACEMENT
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1
Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Replacement
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1SECTION Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Replacement
- Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) connector (A).
- Remove the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) (B).
- Install the valve in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).
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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.