Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

• Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

Depending on the model preliminary work may be required. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNSB, CNTC, & CYFB] .

-- Remove the engine support. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNSB, CNTC, & CYFB] (DI - 1.8L/2.0L) / ENGINE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNSB, CNTC, CYFB] (TFSI - 2.0L) .

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

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the clip -2- for the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-.

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-- If equipped, remove the bolt -2- and remove the bracket -1- for the air duct pipe.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 15-.

Fig 1: Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolts - Tightening Sequence (15 Bolts)

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TIP: 

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

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