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 evaporative emission canister purge valve.
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 studs and reposition the coolant bypass hose away from the valve cover assembly.
- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the valve cover assembly.
Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors. Inspect the O-ring seals, install a new component if damaged.
CAUTION: Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Remove the oil filler pipe.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.

Release the 20 camshaft bearing cap bolts evenly 1 turn at a time.
Remove the camshafts.
Inspect the components and renew if damaged or worn.