Lotus Elise Service Notes page 212

ENGINE
M12 4946A
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NOTE: VVC camshaft timing marks are
shown in the inset on the illustration.
10. Non VVC engines: Using tool 12-182, align
camshaft gear timing marks.
11. VVC engines: Check that camshaft gear timing
marks are still aligned, reposition gears if
necessary using tool 12-182.
12. Fit camshaft gear locking tool 18G 1570.
Later VVC engines
13. Lubricate a new 'O' ring with engine oil and fit
to camshaft sensor.
14. Fit camshaft sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 5
Nm.
15. WC and K16 engines fitted with manual timing
belt tensioner: Fit camshaft timing belt
tensioner.
16. K16 engines fitted with automatic timing belt
tensioner: Fit new camshaft timing belt.
Camshaft cover and timing gears - K16 engines
fitted with plug top coil ignition system - refit
1. Clean mating surfaces and inside of camshaft
cover.
If necessary, wash oil separator element in
suitable solvent and blow dry.
2. Fit new camshaft cover gasket dry, to camshaft
carrier, with either 'TOP' mark towards the inlet
manifold or 'EXHAUST MAN SIDE' towards
exhaust manifold.
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3. Fit camshaft cover on to camshaft carrier, fit
bolts and tighten in sequence shown to 10 Nm.
4. Lubricate a new 'O' ring with engine oil and fit
to camshaft sensor.
5. Fit camshaft sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 5
Nm.
6. Secure harness to clips on camshaft cover.
7. Fit spark plug cover, fit screws and tighten to
10 Nm.
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NOTE: Short screw is fitted in centre of
cover.
8. Position timing belt upper rear cover to cylinder
head, fit screws and tighten to 9 Nm.
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NOTE: Longest screw secures cover to
coolant pump.
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