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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    See step  2

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  8. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the connectors and clamps, remove the bolts and nuts and disconnect the engine wire from the engine.
      GTY370942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  10. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  12. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION 
    1. Turn the crankshaft pulley until its timing notch (groove) and the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover are aligned.
      GTY362447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Paint Mark
      *2 Matchmark
      *3 Timing Notch (Groove)
    2. Check that each matchmark of the camshaft timing gear and camshaft timing exhaust gear are aligned with each matchmark located as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) to align the timing marks as shown in the illustration.
    3. Place paint marks on the chain in alignment with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear and camshaft timing exhaust gear.
  13. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER PLATE 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, timing chain cover plate and gasket.
      GTY308697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° clockwise.
      GTY371595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 10°
    2. Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° counterclockwise.
      GTY365940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 10°
    3. Align the holes of the stopper plate and tensioner, and insert a pin into the stopper plate hole to lock the tensioner.
      GTY375642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Pin
    4. Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° clockwise.
      GTY371597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 10°
    5. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 chain tensioner and gasket.
      GTY320667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure not to drop the gasket inside the timing chain cover.

    6. Turn the crankshaft approximately 10° counterclockwise.
      GTY365941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 10°
  15. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE 

    See step  12

  16. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER TIGHT PLUG 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [08/2017 - ]

  17. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench and remove the bolt from the camshaft.
      GTY291364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the cylinder head or spark plug tube with the wrench.

    2. Separate the camshaft timing gear assembly from the camshaft.
      GTY291363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the timing chain from the camshaft timing gear assembly, and turn the camshaft timing gear assembly approximately 180°.
      GTY372858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Narrow
      *2 Wide
    4. Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly.
      GTY291361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear.

  18. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP 
    1. Using several steps, remove the 11 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolt Loosening Sequence (1 Of 2)
      GTY372928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using several steps, remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolt Loosening Sequence (2 Of 2)
      GTY381738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.

      HINT: 

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT 
    1. Remove the camshaft from the camshaft housing.
      GTY291362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT 
    1. Hold up the chain and remove the No. 2 camshaft from the camshaft housing.
      GTY291359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Suspend the chain with a string or equivalent as shown in the illustration.
      GTY293788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to drop the chain inside the timing chain cover.

  21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
      GTY366606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not disassemble the camshaft timing exhaust gear.

  22. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37 [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38 [08/2017 - ]

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 CAMSHAFT BEARING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40 [08/2017 - ]

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT BEARING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40 [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [08/2017 - ]

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