Left Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace the O-rings.

-- Remove any old sealant from the surfaces.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open parts of engine.

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the timing chain cover -1- and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush, for example.

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

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

-- Remove the intermediate pipe -2- from the left timing chain guard with the needle bearing drift.

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-- Install the O-rings -1- in the intermediate pipe.

-- Insert the intermediate pipe into the left timing chain cover.

CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surfaces of the left timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.

Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 mm.

NOTE:

The timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant

-- Install the left timing chain cover with the bracket -arrow- and tighten the bolts. .

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NOTE:

A double bolt is attached at -1-.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the upper rear coolant pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant System - with Refrigerant R134a.

-- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to BULKHEAD .

-- Install the catalytic converter and the front muffler. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

NOTE:

Do not reuse used coolant.

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .