Lotus Elise Service Notes page 161

ENGINE
12M0548A
11. Use tool 12-182 to hold camshaft gear against
rotation.
12. Remove bolt and plain washer securing
camshaft gear.
13. Remove camshaft gear.
14. Remove screws securing upper part of timing
belt rear cover to cylinder head and screw
securing rear of cover to coolant pump, remove
cover.
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NOTE: This is the longest of the rear cover
securing screws.
15. Check and record crankshaft end-float.
16. Using sequence shown, progressively slacken
10 cylinder head to oil rail bolts. Remove bolts
and store in fitted order.
^ CAUTION: Removal of cylinder head bolts
/ j \ will result in a tightening-up' of the
crankshaft, rotation of crankshaft must,
therefore, be kept to a minimum. Do not rotate
crankshaft until cylinder liner retainer clamps
18G 1736 are fitted.
17. Using assistance, remove cylinder head
assembly.
~ CAUTION: Cylinder head is dowel located,
/ j \ do not tap it sideways to free it from
cylinder block. Place cylinder head on
wooden blocks to prevent damaging valves.
18. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket
2 4 OVERHAUL