Camshaft: Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the rocker cover. Refer to [ROCKER COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [QR25DE] ].
Remove the drive belt. Refer to [DRIVE BELTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Disconnect and remove the camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
Disconnect the IVT control solenoid electrical connector.
Disconnect the ground electrical connections from the front cover.
Remove IVT control cover bolts in the order as shown.

Fig 1: Removing Order Of IVT Control Cover Bolts
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Remove the IVT control cover by cutting the sealant using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
Set the No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke as follows:

Fig 2: Identifying TDC Mark, Timing Indicator And Mark
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1. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align mating marks for TDC with timing indicator on front cover, as shown.
2. Make sure that the mating marks on camshaft sprockets are lined up with the yellow links in the timing chain, as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Mating Marks On Camshaft Sprockets
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  - If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one more turn to line up the mating marks to the yellow links, as shown.
Pull the timing chain guide out between the camshaft sprockets through front cover.
Line up the mating marks on camshaft sprockets with the yellow links in the timing chain, and paint an indelible mating mark on the sprocket and timing chain link plate.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft or camshaft while the timing chain is removed. It causes interference between valve and piston.

NOTE: Maintaining chain tension is not necessary. Crankshaft sprocket and timing chain do not disconnect structurally while front cover is attached.
Push in the tensioner plunger and hold. Insert a stopper pin into the hole on tensioner body to hold the chain tensioner. Remove the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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- Use a wire with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) diameter for a stopper pin.
Secure the camshaft using a suitable tool as shown. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts and remove the camshaft sprockets.

Fig 5: Securing Camshaft Using Suitable Tool
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Loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in the order as shown, and remove the camshaft brackets and camshafts.

Fig 6: Camshaft Bracket Bolts Loosening Order
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- Remove No. 1 camshaft bracket by slightly tapping it with a rubber mallet.
- Note positions, and set them aside in the order removed.
Remove the valve lifters.
- Note positions, and set them aside in the order removed.