Camshafts (G2110250): Removal

CAUTION: Make sure the area is clean and free of foreign material. When disconnected all components must be sealed.

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: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .
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 purge valve.
Refer to: PURGE VALVE .
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the fuel pump.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Reposition the coolant hose.
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- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the camshaft carrier assembly.
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Remove and discard the camshaft carrier gasket.
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- Remove the 20 bolts.
- Remove the 10 camshaft caps.
- Remove the 2 camshafts.