Bank 1

Removal
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.
3. Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side glass to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.





4. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
5. Remove the Timing Cover.





6. Remove the VVT bush carrier.
Remove the three bolts which secure the carrier to the cylinder block.
Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and remove it.





7. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the carrier bush groove.
Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.
8. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

Installation





1. Install new seals to the bush carrier.
Install the new sealing ring (scarf jointed) to the carrier bush groove.
Install a new O-ring to the carrier oil-way.





2. Install the bush carrier to the cylinder block.
Lubricate the seal (scarf jointed) and the bush.
Install the bush carrier assembly.
Check that the seals are in place and that the ring dowels are engaged squarely.
Fully locate the assembly as much as possible by hand pressure.
Install the three securing bolts. Tighten to 19-23 Nm.
3. Install the Timing Cover.
4. Move the engine compartment cover from the service position and connect the gas struts.
5. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
6. Connect the battery and Install the battery cover.