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Bmw Road Map Europe High Free Download' title='Bmw Road Map Europe High Free Download' />One for the intake camshaft and one for the exhaust camshaft, mounted to the front of cylinder head. They are responsible for direct oil flow to the VANOS actuator and can become restricted over time on high mileage engines. You can clean or replace the solenoids quite easily if needed. My suggestion is if you have determined you need a VANOS solenoid by cleaning or swapping side to side, replace both solenoids. They are fairly economical and youre always better off replacing a degrading part. The sealing O ring for the VANOS solenoid can also leak. Magnesium integrated ebike kit. If you have an oil leak down the front of cylinder head, inspect solenoid area for fresh oil. Inspecting VANOS solenoids once removed Check VANOS solenoid for cleanliness and or debris. Clean both solenoids and reinstall. If the fault code for camshaft position sensor goes away or swaps position from intake to exhaust or vice versa, the fault code is being caused by the VANOS solenoid. Replace the solenoid that the code followed. Here are fault codes you may have if a VANOS solenoid is causing your problem, 2. A9. A Cam sensor, inlet signal invalid for synchronization, 2. A9. 8 P0. 01. 6 Crankshaft intake correlation value outside ref range, 2. A8. 2 intake VANOS jammed mechanically, 2. A9. B exhaust camshaft sensor signal invalid for synchronization, 2. A9. 9 P0. 01. 7 Crankshaft position sensor and exhaust camshaft, correlation value outside reference range, 2. A8. 7 exhaust VANOS jammed mechanically. In this article, Ill go over the steps involved with replacing the VANOS solenoids on BMW E9. Be sure to work with a cool engine. Replacing the VANOS solenoids is similar for both. I will highlight how to replace and clean the exhaust VANOS solenoid. Remove engine covers. See our tech article on engine cover removing. CLICK HERE FOR PARTS FOR THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE FOR BMW E9. PARTSFigure 1. Working at front of radiator support, remove two T2. Torx fasteners from the intake duct. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 2. Working at intake air duct connection on air filter housing, using a small flathead screwdriver, release retaining tabs on each side and pull duct off. Normally aspirated engine shown. For turbocharged engines, the duct on the radiator support unscrews the same as the previous step, the duct for the air filter housing is also removed the same way, the air filter housing is in a different spot. Follow duct and release tabs to remove duct. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 3. Then, pull intake duct out of radiator support and remove from vehicle. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 4. The VANOS solenoids are located at the front of the cylinder head. The intake VANOS solenoid is mounted on the top front of the cylinder head yellow arrow and the exhaust VANOS solenoid is mounted on the bottom front of the cylinder head green arrow. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 5. Working at intake VANOS solenoid, disconnect electrical connector by pressing wire release tab and pulling off. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 6. Remove VANOS solenoid 1. Some mechanics say not to reuse this fastenerbolt, however BMW claims it is reusable. If youd like to use a new one, heres the part 0. The choice is yours. Large Image Extra Large Image. French Drain Around House Installation Instructions. Figure 7. Using a flathead screwdriver, gently lever against metal bracket on VANOS solenoid to extract from cylinder head. Be very careful not to damage solenoid or cylinder head when doing this. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 8. Pull VANOS solenoid sensor out of cylinder head. Have a rag nearby in case some oil drips out of cylinder head when sensor is removed. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 9. The VANOS solenoid O ring usually stays in the cylinder head when solenoid is removed. Be sure to pull it out before reinstalling solenoid. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 0Clean VANOS solenoid and be sure it is free of debris. The best way to clean it is to lightly blow it out with compressed air. Large Image Extra Large Image. Figure 1. 1Install VANOS solenoid in reverse order of removing. Replace the fastener and O ring every time sensor is removed from cylinder head. Slide O ring green arrow onto solenoid until it is against spacer yellow arrow. Lubricate O ring with clean engine oil to facilitate installation. Large Image Extra Large Image.