Lotus Elise Service Notes page 166

ENGINE
If fitted
Ml24950 ^ a
Cylinder head - K16 non VVC engines fitted with
plug top coil ignition system - remove
NOTE: Commencing engine numbers for
these engines are listed in Information
A
~ 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. Remove and discard camshaft timing belt.
A
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft whilst
timing belt is removed and cylinder head
is fitted, pistons will contact the valves.
2. Noting that shortest screw is fitted in centre of
spark plug cover, remove 3 screws securing
cover to camshaft cover.
3. Remove spark plug cover.
4. Disconnect ht lead and plug tube from No. 4
spark plug.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing front coil to camshaft
cover.
6. Carefully raise coil until plug tube is
disconnected from No. 1 spark plug,
disconnect multiplug from coil.
7. Disconnect ht lead and plug tube from No. 2
spark plug.
8. Remove 2 bolts securing rear coil to camshaft
cover.
9. Carefully raise coil until plug tube is
disconnected from No. 3 spark plug.
10. Disconnect multiplug from coil.
11. Release harness from clips.
29 OVERHAUL