Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
- REMOVE ECM
See step 5
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - ]
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
See step 17
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
See step 18
- SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
*a Timing Mark *b Timing Mark (Cutout) - Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for exhaust side) is at the top.
*a Correct *b Incorrect *c Cutout *d Up HINT:
- If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for exhaust side) is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again.
- As there are no cutouts on the camshaft timing gear (for intake side), check the position of the cutout of the camshaft timing gear (for exhaust side) to confirm that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT