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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 2016733  Size: SH
  1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

  2. Object Number: 2016734  Size: SH
  3. Uniformly loosen and remove the 15 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
  4. Note: Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  5. Remove the 5 bearing caps.

  6. Object Number: 2016737  Size: SH
  7. Remove the intake camshaft.

  8. Object Number: 2016738  Size: SH
  9. Remove the exhaust camshaft.

  10. Object Number: 2017067  Size: SH

    Note: Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  11. Remove the 16 valve rocker arms.

  12. Object Number: 2017068  Size: SH

    Note: Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  13. Remove the 16 valve lash adjusters from the cylinder head.

  14. Object Number: 2017070  Size: SH
  15. Remove the oil control valve filter (1).

  16. Object Number: 2016739  Size: SH
  17. Remove the 2 camshaft bearings from the cap.

  18. Object Number: 2016740  Size: SH
  19. Remove the 2 camshaft bearings from the cylinder head.

  20. Object Number: 2016741  Size: SH
  21. Remove the 2 bolts (1,2).

  22. Object Number: 2016744  Size: SH

    Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  23. Remove the camshaft housing by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing with a screwdriver (1).