Repair Procedures: Removal

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• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
• Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.

   (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

2. Remove the timing chain

   (Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN ")

3. Remove the high pressure fuel pump bracket (A).

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4. Remove it by breaking the center of E-CVVT motor plug (A).

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   NOTE:

   • Remove after 30 minutes of switching "OFF" the ignition to drain out the oil inside the E-CVVT motor plug.
   • Do not tilt the front of engine (timing chain cover side) downward as residual oil may flow out during E-CVVT motor plug removal.
   • If oil flows out during E-CVVT motor plug removal, wipe off immediately and block the motor shaft inlet with a clean towel.
5. Disconnect the intake E-CVVT assembly (A) and exhaust CVVT assembly (B).

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   • When remove the CVVT assembly bolt, hold the camshaft with a wrench to prevent the camshaft (A) from rotating.

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6. Remove the camshaft.
   1. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap (A) with the upper bearing.

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   2. Remove the camshaft bearing caps in the sequence shown.
      Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence

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   3. Remove the camshafts (A).

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   4. Remove the exhaust camshaft lower bearing (A).

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