Upper Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Remove the camshaft adjustment valves. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- / EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE 1 Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -2-, remove the coolant hose and push to the right side (example photo).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube from the upper timing chain cover -arrow-.

-- Free up the wires.

Fig 2: Upper Timing Chain Cover - Tightening Sequence

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