Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 174

ENGINE
K16
M124973
~ CAUTION. Camshafts fitted to later
/ ! \ engines incorporate a reluctor ring, these
camshafts are not interchangeable with
those fitted to early engines. Commencing
engine numbers for the modified camshafts are
listed in Information.
M124936
A
NOTE: Camshafts incorporating a reluctor
ring illustrated.
6. Remove 2 bolts securing blanking plate to rear
of camshaft carrier, remove plate.
A
NOTE: On engines fitted with plug coil
ignition, blanking plates are fitted for both
inlet and exhaust camshafts.
7. Using sequence shown, progressively slacken
26 bolts until valve spring pressure is released.
Remove bolts.
8. Remove camshaft carrier.
^ ^ NOTE: Dowel located.
9. Suitably identify each camshaft to its fitted
position, remove camshafts.
10. Remove and discard oil seals from camshafts.
11. Using a stick magnet, remove 16 tappets from
cylinder head. Retain tappets in fitted order
and invert to prevent oil loss.
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