Removing front camshaft seal: Preparations

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Fig 1: Identifying Under-Hood View

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NOTE: Crankshaft or camshaft must not, under any circumstances , be rotated more than is listed below. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the valves.

Remove

the cable from the battery negative terminal. See Battery, disconnecting .
upper cam cover.
cover over ignition coils.
air cleaner (ACL) cover with air intake hose intake from filter housing.
Put to one side.
bracket for the upper torque rod.
camshaft position (CMP) sensor housing and trigger wheel.
rear cover on intake camshaft.
servo reservoir and expansion tank.
Lift up and place on top of engine.

NOTE: Take care not to spill servo oil from the bleed hole in the cap. Place paper wipe around the reservoir and then cover with a plastic bag as protection. Spilled servo oil is highly inflammable.
auxiliaries belt.
front camshaft belt cover.