Lower Timing Chain Cover with 15 Bolts - Tightening Specification and Sequence

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

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (15 BOLTS)

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 15-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 15-	8 Nm
3.	-1, 2, 4, 5- and -7 to 15-	45° additional turn
4.	-3 and 6-	After installation of the vibration damper a 45° additional turn