Install chain tensioner

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Drain the oil chamber in the chain tensioner when reusing the chain tensioner.
Place the chain tensioner on a level support, slowly compress in the arrow direction and relieve it.
Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
Repeat process 2 times.

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Replace the sealing sleeve (1).
Parts: Sealing sleeve
Guide in and install the sealing sleeve (1) on the chain tensioner (2).

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Guide in and install the chain tensioner (1).

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Tighten chain tensioner (2) with commercially available tools (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Chain tensioner to cylinder head
Chain tensioner	Joining torque	20 Nm
	Angle of rotation	40°

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Refer to INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .