Right Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing
Replace the O-rings.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.
-- Remove any old sealant from the surfaces.
Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.
- Cover open parts of engine.
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Remove the sealant residue on the timing chain cover -1- and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush, for example.
-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.
Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.
-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).
-- Remove the intermediate pipe -2- from the right timing chain guard with the needle bearing drift.
-- Install the O-rings -1- in the intermediate pipe.
-- Insert the intermediate pipe into the right timing chain cover.
The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.
- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.
-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surfaces of the right timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.
- Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 mm.
The timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant
-- Position the right timing chain cover and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:
-- Install the upper rear coolant pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .
-- Install the vacuum pump. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
-- Install the wires. Refer to RELAY CARRIERS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and the Appropriate Wiring Diagram.
-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to the illustration below.
Do not reuse used coolant.
-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .