Upper Timing Chain - Remove For Access: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the secondary bulkhead panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL
Remove the hood.
Refer to: HOOD
Remove the charge air cooler.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness.
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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the wiring harness.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the charge air cooler bracket.
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
CAUTION: Make sure the camshaft timing marks are positioned as illustrated.

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- Using the special crankshaft pulley tool, rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft locking tool can be installed.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1625
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Install the camshaft locking tool to the position as illustrated.
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- Install the camshaft locking tool bolt.
  Torque : 10Nm
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- Rotate the crankshaft counter-clockwise.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
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The timing chain will not be under tension in the positions shown in illustration E193381.
CAUTION: Use 2 suitable M6 X 20 bolts to install the special tool to the cylinder head.

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Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
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Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
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- Remove the special tool.
NOTE: Retain the timing chain tensioner for the installation.

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- Remove the timing chain tensioner.
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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Remove the variable valve timing unit.
CAUTION: Only discard the timing chain guide when replacing the timing chain, guides and tensioners as a set.

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- Remove the timing chain guide.
CAUTION: Only discard the timing chain guide when replacing the timing chain, guides and tensioners as a set.

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- Remove the timing chain tensioner guide.
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- Remove the timing chain.