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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Upper Radiator Hose & Thermostat Housing
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the upper radiator hose (2) and thermostat housing (1). Refer to THERMOSTAT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Radiator Hose & Heater Hose
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  4. Remove the heater core return hose (1) from the water pump housing.
  5. Remove the lower radiator hose (2) from the water pump housing.
    Fig 3: Heater Core Supply Hose & Coolant Outlet Housing
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  6. Remove the heater core supply hose (1) from the coolant outlet housing (2).
    Fig 4: Heater Core Supply Tube Support Bracket & Retaining Bolt
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  7. Remove the bolt (2) and reposition the heater core supply tube (1).
    Fig 5: Idler Pulley, Tensioner Arm, Belt, Idler, Tensioner & Belt
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  8. Remove the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner (7). Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the accessory idler pulley (2). Refer to PULLEY, IDLER, REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper (6). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the right and left cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
    Fig 6: Timing Cover Bolts
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    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the water pump or the coolant outlet housing for engine timing cover removal.

  14. Remove the following timing cover attaching bolts:
    • Three M10 bolts (1)
    • Two M8 bolts (2)
    • Twenty-two M6 bolts (3)
    Fig 7: Timing Cover Removal Pry Points
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  15. Using the seven indicated pry points, carefully remove the timing cover.
    Fig 8: Coolant Outlet Housing, Water Pump & Bolts
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  16. If required, remove the remaining four M6 bolts (2) and the coolant outlet housing (1) from the engine timing cover.
  17. If required, remove the remaining four M6 bolts (4) and the water pump (3) from the engine timing cover.
    Fig 9: Sealant At Cylinder Head Bosses, Right & Left Flanges, Cylinder Head-To-Engine Block T-Joints & Cover To Right Cam Chain Tensioner Gap
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    CAUTION:

    Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.

  18. Remove all residual sealant from the timing chain cover, cylinder head and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to Engine - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 10: Coolant Outlet Housing Gasket & Water Pump Gasket
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  19. Remove and discard the coolant outlet housing gasket (1) and the water pump gasket (2).
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