Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 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: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
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 valve cover vent oil separator.
Remove the purge valve assembly.
Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .
Remove the high pressure fuel pump, refer to High Pressure Fuel Pump
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the wiring harness and reposition away from the valve cover assembly.
Remove the 2 engine cover support mounts.
Remove the 2 retaining nuts and reposition the coolant bypass hose away from the valve cover assembly.
- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the valve cover assembly.
Remove the valve cover gasket.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the components prior to removal.
- Release the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts evenly 1 turn at a time.
- Remove the 5 camshaft caps.
- Remove the inlet camshaft.