Left And Right Timing Chain Covers: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -1- And -2-

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-- Remove the rear engine cover -2- upward.

-- Remove the affected secondary air injection combination valve. For the left one, refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION LEFT COMBINATION VALVE and for the right one, refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION RIGHT COMBINATION VALVE .

Left Timing Chain Cover 

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector To Fuel Injectors (Left Cylinder Head)

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and move the bracket together with the wiring harnesses to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 8-.

Fig 3: Loosening/Tightening Bolts In Sequence For Left Timing Chain Cover

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-- Carefully remove the left cover for the timing chain from the bond.

Right Timing Chain Cover 

Fig 4: Identifying Air Duct Pipe

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-- Free up the fuel hose -1- and the EVAP canister hose -2- on the air duct pipe.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the air guide pipe connection.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and move the bracket together with the wiring harnesses to the side.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector To Fuel Injectors (Right Cylinder Head)

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 8-.

Fig 6: Loosening/Tightening Bolts In Sequence For Right Timing Chain Cover

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-- Carefully remove the right cover for the timing chain from the bond.