Upper Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence & Specifications

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Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 6- in the sequence shown to 9 Nm.

Fig 2: Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolts - Tightening Sequence (15 Bolts)

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten The Bolts In The Steps Shown In The Sequence (15 Bolt):

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 15-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 15-	8 Nm
3.	-1, 2, 4, 5- and -7 to 15-	45° additional turn
4.	-3 and 6-	After installation of the vibration damper a 45° additional turn