Section 17 (Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC)): Camshaft: Removal

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Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt. >
Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the timing belt cover.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
Disconnect the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Connector
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Remove the tensioner bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Tensioner Bracket
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Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (LH).

Fig 3: Removing Timing Belt Cover No. 2 (LH)
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Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (RH).

Fig 4: Removing Timing Belt Cover No. 2 (RH)
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Remove the spark plug cords.
Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side)
Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
Remove the oil pipe.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Pipe
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Loosen the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly and intake camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in Fig 6 .

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts
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Loosen the exhaust camshaft cap bolts equally, a little at a time in alphabetical sequence shown in Fig 7 .

Fig 7: Loosening Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts
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Remove the oil flow control solenoid valve assembly, intake camshaft cap and camshaft.
Remove the exhaust camshaft caps and camshaft.
NOTE: Arrange camshaft caps in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
Similarly, remove the camshafts (RH) and related parts.