Section 10 (Engine Mechanical (H4SO)): 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 timing belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Remove the timing belt cover No. 2 (RH).
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the seal rubber when removing the timing belt covers.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Belt Covers
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Remove the tensioner bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner Bracket
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Remove the camshaft position sensor support. (LH side only)
Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side only)
Remove the valve rocker assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Valve Rocker Assembly. >
Remove the camshaft cap.
1. Remove the bolts (a) and (b) in alphabetical sequence.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Sequence Of Camshaft Cap Bolts
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2. Equally loosen the bolts (c) through (j) all the way in alphabetical sequence.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Alphabetical Loosening Sequence Of Bolts
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3. Remove the bolts (k) through (p) in alphabetical sequence using ST.
  ST 499497000 TORX® PLUS
4. Remove the camshaft cap.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Alphabetical Removing Sequence Of Bolts
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Remove the camshaft.
Remove the oil seal.
Remove the plug from rear side of camshaft.
CAUTION:
- Do not remove the oil seal unless necessary.
- Do not scratch the journal surface when removing the oil seal.