Engine Timing Cover

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the powertrain from the vehicle, separate the engine from the transmission and place the engine on a maintenance stand. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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3. Remove the bolts (1a) and the engine rigid mount (1b), left side.

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4. Remove the bolts (1a) and position aside the wiring (1b).
5. Disconnect the starter motor wire harness connector (2).

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6. Remove the guard (1a), the nut (1b), and disconnect the feed cable (1c).

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7. Remove the bolts (1a), (1b) and the starter motor support (1c).

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8. Remove the bolts (1a) and the starter motor (1b) from the timing cover.

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9. Remove the bolts (1a) and the heat shield (1b).

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10. Remove the bolts (1a) and position aside the wiring (1b).

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11. Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor wire harness connector (1).
12. Disconnect the engine wiring connector, right-left side (2).
13. Remove the bolts (3a) and position aside the wiring (3b).

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14. Remove the wire harness connector (1) from the retaining bracket.
15. Remove the bolts (2a) and position aside the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (2b) without disconnecting the wire harness connector.

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16. Remove the bolts (1a) and position aside the mounting bracket (1b) complete with engine wiring.

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17. Remove the bolt (1) from the right turbocharger inner heat shield to the timing cover.

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18. Remove the bolts (1a) and the engine wiring bracket (1b).

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19. Remove the bolts (1a) and the engine wiring bracket (1b).

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20. Remove the bolts (1a) and the engine wiring retaining bracket (1b).

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21. Remove the bolts (1) securing the timing cover to the crankcase and cylinder heads.

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22. Remove the nuts (1) securing the timing cover to the crankcase.
23. Remove the timing cover (2).

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24. Remove the metal gasket (1).
25. Remove all sealant residues.

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26. If required, remove the oil seal from the timing cover.

INSTALLATION 

1. Remove all sealant residues.

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2. Apply a bead of suitable sealant in the zones indicated in the figure.
3. Install the metal gasket.
4. Install the timing cover, engaging the studs and the locating pins.
   Fig 1: Timing Cover Nuts And Bolts Tightening Sequence

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5. Using the tightening sequence shown in illustration, tighten the nuts and bolts securing the timing cover, following the order shown in illustration for steps 6, 7, and 8.

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6. Install the nuts (2) securing the timing cover to the lower crankcase and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
7. Install the nuts (3) securing the timing cover to the crankcase and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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8. Position the wiring retaining brackets, install the bolts securing the timing cover to the lower crankcase and cylinder heads and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
9. If removed, install a NEW  oil seal in the timing cover. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
10. Install the bolts for the right turbocharger inner heat shield to the timing cover and securely tighten.
11. Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and tighten the bolt to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
12. Connect the engine wiring connector, right-left side, and engage it on the retaining bracket.
13. Connect the engine oil pressure sensor wire harness connector.
14. Install the wiring bracket bolt and securely tighten.
15. Install the left turbocharger inner heat shield and securely tighten the bolts.

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16. Install the starter motor (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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17. Install the starter motor support (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) (1c) to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
18. Connect the starter motor power lead and securely tighten the nut and close the protection.
19. Connect the starter motor wire harness connector.
20. Install the wiring and securely tighten the bolts.

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21. Install the engine mount bracket (1a), left side, and tighten the bolts (1b) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
22. Install the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
23. Remove the engine from the maintenance stand, install the transmission to the engine and install the powertrain in the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .