Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the timing chains. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If necessary, remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping an shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Position Sensor
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Remove the IVTC (intake valve timing control) solenoid valves.
- Discard the IVTC solenoid valve gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
Fig 2: View Of Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
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Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the camshafts.
- Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the numerical order shown.
Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Bracket Loosening Sequence (Right Side)
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Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Bracket Loosening Sequence (Left Side)
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Remove valve lifters.
NOTE: Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.
Remove secondary timing chain tensioner from cylinder head.
- Remove secondary tensioner with its stopper pin attached.
NOTE: Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was removed.