Lotus Elise Service Notes page 204

26. Using a screwdriver, rotate control shaft as far
as possible in an anti-clockwise direction,
viewed from front of camshaft carrier.
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NOTE: Timing slots in both VVC control
sleeves should now be visible.
27. Push hydraulic control unit piston to top of
bore.
28. Fit hydraulic control unit, fit and lightly tighten 3
bolts.
29. Check that timing slots on both front and rear
VVC control sleeves are visible. If slots are still
not visible, repeat the foregoing procedure as
necessary.
30. Apply low pressure air to oil temperature
transmitter port in hydraulic control unit to
extend rack.
31. Check that rack is fully extended i.e. rack teeth
are at limit of travel and timing slots are no
longer visible through holes in camshaft carrier.
32. Tighten hydraulic control unit bolts to 25 Nm.
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