Timing Chain Tensioner Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 and discard 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.