Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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- Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW)
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- Remove the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
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- Detach the engine wiring harness from intake manifold, cylinder head cover and engine wiring harness bracket.
- Remove the coolant expansion tank closure cap.
- Remove the oil dipstick.
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- Set up the crankshaft.
- Move the crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation to the first cylinder TDC position (mark 1).
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- Apply guidance marks.
- Attach 3 markings (2) as an aid to one of the camshaft adjusters, each one offset by 90° to the marking applied (1).