Removing chain tensioner
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR BULKHEAD .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT UPPER EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Loosen chain tensioner using the illustrated tool.
- A small amount of motor oil emerges when removing the chain tensioner (2), have a cleaning cloth ready.
- Detach the chain tensioner (1) with standard tools.
- Thread the chain tensioner (1) out and remove.