Exhaust Camshaft (G2029693): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the upper timing chain.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING CHAIN
Remove the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) assembly
Refer to: CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT
Remove the fuel injectors.
Refer to: FUEL INJECTORS
Remove the engine vent oil separator assembly. Refer to: VALVE COVER VENT OIL SEPARATOR
Remove the purge valve assembly.
Refer to: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE VALVE
Remove the High Pressure (HP) fuel pump.
Refer to: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
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- Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the wiring harness and reposition away from the valve cover assembly.
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Remove the 2 engine cover support mounts.
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Remove the 2 retaining nuts and reposition the engine coolant bypass hose away from the valve cover assembly.
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- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the valve cover.
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Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.

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- Release the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts evenly 1 turn at a time.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft.
- Inspect the components and renew if damaged or worn.