Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine is secured to the Engine and Gearbox Bracket:VAS6095A . Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO Engine and Gearbox Bracket .

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the compressor. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the oil filter housing. Refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper coolant pipe. Refer to UPPER COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right timing chain covers. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.

Fig 1: Identifying RPM Sensor, Cover And Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts -1 through 10- in a diagonal sequence.

-- Carefully loosen the lower timing chain cover from the bonding and remove it.

-- Press the transmission side of the crankshaft shaft seal out of the lower timing chain cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt Loosening And Tightening Sequence

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