Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 163

ENGINE
M124931
3. Release 2 screws and remove spark plug
cover.
4. Disconnect 4 plug tubes from spark plugs.
Remove any debris from spark plug recesses,
remove and discard 4 spark plugs.
5. Lift clip plate and grommet and position plug
leads aside.
6. Remove 2 bolts and air cleaner support
bracket.
7. Progressively slacken then remove bolts and
on earty engines, 2 pillar bolts securing
camshaft cover.
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NOTE: On later engines, pillar bolts have
been replaced b'y cast-in supports which
are an integral part of the camshaft cover.
8RM 3521A
10. Release 2 screws and remove distributor cap.
11. Remove and discard screw securing rotor arm
12. Remove rotor arm.
13. Remove anti-flash shield.
M124973
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NOTE: Later engines are fitted with
modified camshafts which incorporate a
reluctor ring and the procedure for
removing cylinder head bolts differs from early
engines. Commencing engine numbers for the
modified camshafts are listed in information.
8. Remove camshaft cover assembly, remove
and discard gasket.
9. Check and record crankshaft end-float.
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