Timing Cover (G1851685): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

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
Drain the engine oil.
Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Remove the electric thermostat.
Refer to: ELECTRIC THERMOSTAT
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Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
Remove the valve cover.
Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER
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Remove the idler cover.
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Remove the idler.
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Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
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Remove the upper timing cover.
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Remove the idler cover.
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Remove the idler.
Remove the valve cover.
Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER
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Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
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Remove the upper timing cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
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Remove the brake vacuum pump pipe.
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Remove the brake vacuum pump.
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Remove and discard the timing cover.