Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

Preliminary Work May Be Required Depending On The Model. Refer To TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• Engine Oil Drained. Refer To ENGINE OIL or The Appropriate Service Information.

-- Remove The Vibration Damper. Refer To VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Non-Hybrid Vehicles: Remove The Ribbed Belt Tensioner. Refer To RIBBED BELT TENSIONING DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH ELECTRO-MECHANICAL POWER STEERING .

-- Remove The Bolts -Arrows- And Remove The Oil Dipstick Tube From The Timing Chain Cover.

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-- Remove The Bolts -1 Through 15-.

Fig 1: Loosening Sequence Timing Chain Cover

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-- Loosen The Lower Timing Chain Cover From The Bonding.