Left And Right Timing Chain Covers, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open parts of engine.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

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

-- Clean the sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

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

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

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

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

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Sealant bead thickness: 2.5 mm

NOTE:

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

-- Position the left timing chain cover and tighten the bolts, refer to Figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Sequence Of Left Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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-- Apply the sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surfaces on the right timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.

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

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Sealant bead thickness: 2.5 mm

-- Position the right timing chain cover and tighten the bolts, refer to Figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Sequence Of Right Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory .

-- Install the affected AIR combination valve, refer to LEFT COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , and RIGHT COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .