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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts and caps bearing surfaces.
  1. Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprockets. Refer to Camshaft Intake Sprocket with Actuator Replacement  and Camshaft Exhaust Sprocket with Actuator Replacement .
  2. Remove the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Timing Belt Rear Cover & Bolts
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  4. Remove the timing belt rear cover (1).
  5. Fig 2: Camshaft Position Solenoid Valve Housing, Camshaft Caps & Bolts
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  6. Remove the camshaft position solenoid valve housing.
  7. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in sequence (1, 4, 2, 3).
  8. Remove the camshaft caps.
  9. Fig 3: Intake/Exhaust Camshafts With Seal Rings
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  10. Remove the intake (2)/exhaust (1)camshafts with the seal rings (3).