Camshaft, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove upper toothed belt guard and cylinder head cover.
Turn crankshaft to TDC for cyl. 1 (arrow in Fig 1).

Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft To TDC For Cyl. 1
Loosen tensioner.
Remove toothed drive belt, see TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODES AAZ UP TO 10.94, 1Z, AHU) or TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODE AAZ 09.94 AND UP) .
Loosen camshaft sprocket securing bolt 1/2 turn. Release camshaft sprocket from camshaft taper by tapping with hammer (using drift through rear toothed belt guard opening).
Remove camshaft sprocket.
First remove bearing caps 5, 1 and 3. Loosen nuts for bearing caps 2 and 4 gradually and evenly, alternating in diagonal pattern.