Upper Timing Chain Covers, Removing And Installing: Removing

• When installing, install all heat shield boots back in the same positions.

-- Remove the rear high pressure pipe. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

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-- If installed, remove the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-. Refer to COOLANT PUMP/COOLANT THERMOSTAT .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- and free up the wire.

-- Remove the double bolts -2- and bolts -1- and remove the bracket for the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-.

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-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence: -8 to 1-.

Fig 1: Cylinder Bank 1 Timing Chain Cover (Right) - Tightening Sequence

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Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

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-- If installed, unclip the bracket -arrow- using the vacuum hose from the timing chain cover and push to the side.

-- Open the heat shield boot and disconnect the connector -arrow- on the Oil Pressure Switch -F22-. (shown on a 3.0L engine).

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Oil Temperature Sensor -G8-. (shown on a 3.0L engine).

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-- Free up the wiring harness from the timing chain cover.

-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence: -8 to 1-.

Fig 2: Cylinder Bank 2 Timing Chain Cover (Left) - Tightening Sequence

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Continuation for Both Sides: 

-- Carefully loosen and remove the timing chain cover from the bond.