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

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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NOTE:

When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

-- Remove the rear engine cover -top arrows-.

-- Remove the affected Secondary Air Injection (AIR) combination valve, refer to, LEFT COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , and RIGHT COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Left Timing Chain Cover

Fig 2: Cylinder Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors

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-- Remove the electrical connectors -1 through 4- from the bracket and press to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore the -arrows-.

-- Free up the electric wires.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 8- and remove the left timing chain cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Sequence Of Left Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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Right Timing Chain Cover

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Right Connector Bracket

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-- Remove the electrical connectors -1 through 4- from the bracket and press to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore the -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 8- and remove the right timing chain cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Sequence Of Right Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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