Lower Timing Chain Cover: Installing

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NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

Silicone sealant.

The cover must be installed within five minutes after applying the silicone sealant.

Replace sealing ring and O-ring.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Make sure both alignment bushings for centering the cover -arrows- are present.

Fig 1: Centering Cover Alignment Bushings

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 3 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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-- Apply the silicon sealing compound to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown in the graphic below.

Fig 3: Identifying Silicon Sealing Compound D 174 003 A2

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Thickness of sealant bead: 2 to 3 mm.

NOTE:

The cover must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake tube.

-- Mount the cover immediately and tighten the bolts, tightening sequence, refer to Figure.

NOTE:

After installing cover, allow sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be replenished.

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning damper, refer to AUXILIARY COMPONENTS BRACKET .

-- Check the oil level.