Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

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Engine oil drained..

-- If installed, remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the left coolant pipe to the side.

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-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube -1- on the upper timing chain cover in direction of -arrow- and remove from the lower timing chain cover.

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-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner.

-- Remove the vibration damper..

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 15-.

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NOTE:

There may be only eight bolts installed, depending on the version.

-- Loosen the lower timing chain cover from the bonding.