Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

• Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

Depending on the model preliminary work may be required. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER, ENGINE WITH TWO CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS  or OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER, ENGINE WITH ONE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER  .

-- Remove the engine support (Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side).

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

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

-- Free up the clip -2- for the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube on the upper timing chain cover in direction of -arrow- and remove from the lower timing chain cover.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-.

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-- If equipped, remove the bolt -2- and remove the bracket -1- for the air duct pipe.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 15-.

Fig 1: Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolts - Tightening Sequence (15 Bolts)

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TIP: 

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

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