Lower Timing Chain Cover, Replacing: Removing

• Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  .

-- Remove the engine support. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- If necessary, unclip the oil dipstick tube on the upper timing chain cover in direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the guide tube from the lower timing chain cover.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Regulation Valve

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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 3: 15 Bolts Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence

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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.