Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation tube (front). Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (Front) , or Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (Rear) , or Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (LV7) .
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation tube (rear). Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (Front) , or Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (Rear) , or Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement (LV7) .
- Disconnect the fuel injector connectors. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement (L5Q) , or Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement (LV7) .
Remove the ignition coil bolt (1) and remove the ignition coil (2). Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement , or Ignition Coil Replacement (LV7) .
- Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement , or Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement (LV7) .
- Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement , or Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement (LV7) .
Remove the engine cam-phaser bracket bolt (1) and remove the engine cam-phaser bracket.
- Remove the engine lift bracket bolt (3) and remove the engine lift bracket.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Assembly Replacement , or Vacuum Pump Assembly Replacement (LV7) .
- Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Replacement , or Oil Level Indicator Replacement (LV7) .
Remove the 1 camshaft cover stud bolt (2).
- Remove the 14 camshaft cover bolts (1).
- Remove the camshaft cover (3).
Remove the camshaft cover gasket (1).
- Remove the camshaft cover seals (2).