Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the camshaft cover. Camshaft Cover Replacement
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Remove the crankshaft balancer (1). Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
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Remove the drive belt tensioner (1). Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Disconnect the wire harness retainers from the front cover.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Front Cover, Bolts And Seal
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NOTE:
Only bolts 3, 5 and 6 will be replaced with NEW bolts.

Engine Front Cover Bolt (3, 5 and 6) - Remove and DISCARD
Engine Front Cover Bolt (2-7, 9) - Remove
Engine Front Cover (1) - Remove
If reusing the engine front cover, remove and DISCARD the crankshaft front oil seal (8) using an appropriate tool.
Clean the engine block and cylinder head to front cover sealing surfaces.
Clean the front cover sealing surface.