Upper Timing Cover: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure a new gasket is installed.

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Apply a 3 mm diameter bead of RTV sealant (Loctite 5970) to the Upper timing chain cover gasket in the position shown.

Renew Part: Timing chain cover gasket Quantity: 1 .
NOTE: Take care when installing the Upper timing chain cover gasket.

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CAUTION: Install the component in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence
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Torque

Stage 1: 5 Nm

Stage 2: 13 Nm

Stage 3 Loosen: 180°

Stage 4: 13 Nm
To install, reverse the removal procedure.