Camshaft Carrier (G2392162): Removal
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.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND 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.
Refer to: ENGINE VENT OIL SEPARATOR
- Remove the evaporative emission canister purge valve.
- Remove the High Pressure (HP) fuel pump.
Refer to: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
The following step(s) applies to:
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
- Remove the coolant pump drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL
The following step(s) applies to:
Non plug in hybrid electric vehicles only
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the 4 clips.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness away from the camshaft carrier assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the 2 engine cover support mounts.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Reposition the coolant hose away from the camshaft carrier assembly.
- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the camshaft carrier assembly.
Remove and discard the camshaft carrier gasket.
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the 2 Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP).
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the oil filler pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
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CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.
- Loosen the bolts 1 turn at a time in the illustrated sequence.
- Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the intake camshaft.
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CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.
- Loosen the bolts 1 turn at a time in the illustrated sequence.
- Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the exhaust camshaft.