Removal And Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

Lubricate the new O-ring seal.
CAUTION:
- Install the component shown in the sequence shown.
- Take extra care not to damage the seal when installing the component.
CAUTION:
- Lubricate the oil pump connector bore with clean engine oil. Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.
- Take extra care when installing the component.
CAUTION: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Torque Specification: 12 Nm
Torque Specification: 25 Nm
Torque Specification: 12 Nm
CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

Lubricate the new O-ring seal.
Torque Specification: 12 Nm
Torque Specification: 21 Nm
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Using a suitable tool, compress the timing chain tensioner.
CAUTION: Using a suitable tool, lock the component.

Torque Specification: 21 Nm
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Install the lower timing chain making sure the coloured chain links align correctly with the fuel rail high-pressure fuel pumps camshaft, balance weight and crankshaft sprocket markings.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the oil jet.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the oil jet.
CAUTION: Use only a long torx socket or torx driver. Do not use a small torx socket, as it may damage the timing chain.

Hold the bolt with a magnet to prevent it from dropping.

Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Torque Specification: 12 Nm
Rotate the crankshaft a full turn clockwise to settle the components.
The piston should apply tension to the timing chain guide.
Apply tension then adjust the timing chain guide.
The piston should eject slightly, and an audible click should be heard.
If the piston can be pushed back, repeat steps 19 - 22 to reset the tensioner.
If the piston will not retract, and tension is on the chain. The tensioner is correct.
Hold the bolt with a magnet to prevent it from dropping.

Torque Specification: 10 Nm
NOTE: Make sure that all traces of the old sealant are removed from the mating faces.
Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) to the areas shown, and tighten the bolts within 7 minutes.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the seal when installing the component.
NOTE: Tighten the retaining bolts in the indicated sequence.

Fig 1: Left Side Front Engine Upper Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Torque Specification: 12 Nm
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Refer to: Oil Pan Extension - RWD - Installation .
Connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).