Upper Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the camshaft adjustment valves. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1-, remove the coolant hose and push to the right side.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps And EVAP Canister Hose

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

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- If necessary, unclip the oil dipstick tube from the upper timing chain cover -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and the upper timing chain cover.

Fig 3: Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence

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