Lotus Elise Service Notes page 175

ENGINE
Camshaft carrier and camshafts - K16 WC
engines - remove
12M3481
1. Remove 4 bolts securing camshaft rear belt
cover, remove cover.
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12M3482A
2. Using tool 12-182, rotate inlet camshaft rear
timing gear until timing marks on both rear
gears are facing outwards.
. NOTE: With timing marks in this position,
/ . \ the lobes of numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 cams
on the inlet camshafts should be facing
upwards.
3. Suitably identify each rear camshaft gear to its
respective camshaft.
12M3483A
4. Using tool 12-182, restrain rear inlet camshaft
timing gear and remove bolt and washer
retaining gear.
5. Repeat above procedure for exhaust camshaft
rear timing gear.
6. Remove tool 12-182 from gear.
7. Remove both rear timing gears from
camshafts, remove and discard rear timing
belt.
~ CAUTION: Rear timing belt must always
/ ! \ be replaced during engine overhaul. Do
not rotate crankshaft with front timing belt
removed and cylinder head fitted.
12M3485
8. Remove bolts securing camshaft rear timing
belt backplate.
9. Remove rear timing belt backplate.
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OVERHAUL