Cam Chain Removal, Installation, and Inspection (1.5 L Engine): Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Right Front Wheel - Remove
Engine Undercover - Remove
Drive Belt - Remove
Camshaft Timing - Inspect
Crankshaft Pulley - Remove
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove
Dipstick - Remove
Side Engine Mount - Remove

Connector (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A) - Disconnect

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1. Disconnect the connector (A).

2. Remove the harness clip (B).

VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A - Remove
Cam Chain Case - Remove

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Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Remove

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1. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.

2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the cam chain auto-tensioner.

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3. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the holes on the lock (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner (B).

4. Insert a 1.2 mm (3/64 in) diameter pin (C) into the holes.

5. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.

NOTE:

If the holes in the lock and the cam chain auto-tensioner do not align, continue to rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise until the holes align, then install the pin.

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6. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner filter (B).
NOTE:

Check the cam chain auto-tensioner filter for damage. If filter is damaged, replace it.

7. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

Cam Chain Guide B - Remove

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Cam Chain - Remove

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1. Remove the cam chain guide (A), the cam chain tensioner arm (B), and the cam chain tensioner sub arm (C).

2. Remove the cam chain.