Left Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Remove the left intermediate pipe. Refer to LEFT INTERMEDIATE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the EGR Cooler Switch-Over Valve 2 -N381- -item 3- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Push the left rear coolant pipe to the side and remove the coolant hose -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps -1 & 2-, EGR Cooler Switch-Over Valve -3- And Bolts -Arrows-

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -3 and 4- and exhaust gas recirculation pipes.

Fig 2: Connecting Pipe And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 4- and remove the left timing chain cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -1 Through 4- And Left Timing Chain Cover

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