Timing Chain Tensioner Removal

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head Access Hole Plugs

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Remove the cylinder head access hole plugs.

Fig 2: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe & Bolt

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Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt.
Remove the timing chain tensioner shoe.

Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain Guide & Bolts

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Remove the timing chain tensioner guide bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner guide.

Fig 4: View Of Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts

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Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.