Lotus Elise Service Notes page 162

ENGINE
Cylinder head - K16 Non VVC engines fitted with
distributor - remove
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CAUTION: If crankshaft is to be removed
/ } \ during overhaul it will be necessary to
check and record crankshaft end-float
prior to removing cylinder head.
1 8 G 1 5 7 0
Ml24930
1SG 1736
12M1770
19. Assemble cylinder liner retainer clamps 18G
1736 to cylinder head bolts. Position retainer
clamps on cylinder liners ensuring clamps do
not protrude over liner bores. Screw cylinder
head bolts into oil rail and tighten sufficiently to
retain clamps.
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CAUTION: Ensure that bolts used are
those originally fitted in that location.
1. Remove and discard camshaft timing belt.
~ CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft whilst
l \ timing belt is removed and cylinder head
is fitted, pistons will contact the valves.
2. Engines fitted with manual timing belt
tensioner:- Disconnect tensioner spring,
remove bolt, screw, tensioner and spring.
25 OVERHAUL