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. For the correct viscosity classes, oil specifications and oil capacities. Refer to appropriate FLUID CAPACITY TABLE information in MAINTENANCE.

-- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Non-hybrid vehicles: remove the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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: Lower Timing Chain Cover - Tightening Sequence (15 Bolts)

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Loosen the lower timing chain cover from the bonding.