Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

• Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

-- Remove the engine support. .

-- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the oil dipstick tube from the timing chain cover.

-- Disconnect the Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve -N75- from the turbocharger -arrows-.

-- Remove the turbocharger support -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 15-.

Fig 1: Timing Chain Lower Cover Loosening Sequence

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There may be only eight bolts installed, depending on the version.

-- Loosen the lower timing chain cover from the bonding.