Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to SUB-ASSEMBLY BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

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

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1 - For the Oil Pressure Switch -F22- -2-

3 - For the Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378- -4-

5 - For the Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve -N522- -7-

-- Remove the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- If necessary, unclip the guide tube from the upper timing chain cover in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Place a cloth under the sub-assembly bracket to catch any escaping engine oil.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5- and pull off the sub-assembly bracket from the coolant pump housing.