Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing: Installing

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NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses.

Fig 1: Using Rotating Plastic Brush To Remove Any Sealant Residue From Sealing Flange, Cylinder Block And Upper Part Of Oil Pan

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Using e.g. a rotating plastic brush, remove sealant residue on covers for timing chain and on cylinder block and head.

CAUTION: Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.

Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.

Fig 2: Cutting Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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Cut tube nozzle at front marking (jet dia. approx. 1 mm).

NOTE:

Covers for timing chain must be installed within 5 minutes after applying sealant.

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead On Clean Sealing Surfaces Of Left Cover For Timing Chain

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Apply sealant bead - arrow - , as shown in illustration, on clean sealing surfaces of left cover for timing chain.

The groove of sealing surface must be completely filled with sealant.
Sealant bead must stand 1.5 to 2.0 mm above sealing surface.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts In Sequence For Left Timing Chain Cover

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Position left timing chain cover and tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 8 -.

Fig 5: Applying Sealant Bead On Clean Sealing Surfaces Of Right Cover For Timing Chain

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Apply sealant bead - arrow - , as shown in illustration, on clean sealing surfaces of right cover for timing chain.

The groove of sealing surface must be completely filled with sealant.
Sealant bead must stand 1.5 to 2.0 mm above sealing surface.

Fig 6: Locating Bolts In Sequence For Right Timing Chain Cover

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Position right timing chain cover and tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 8 -.

Further installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Check oil level → Oil level, checking .