Upper Timing Cover (G2748115): Removal

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

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Disconnect the 12 V system.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL
Remove the secondary bulkhead center panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD CENTER PANEL - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL/INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL - PHEV/INGENIUM I6 3.0L DIESEL/INGENIUM I6 3.0L PETROL
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- Release the breather pipe from the clip.
- Reposition the breather pipe away from the bracket.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the bracket.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Disconnect the 3 coolant hoses.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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- Remove the bolt.
- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the coolant degas separator.
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- Release the 3 clips.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness away from the bracket.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the wiring harness bracket.
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoids.
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- Release the 3 wiring harness clips.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness away from the upper timing cover.
NOTE: Note the installed position of the components prior to removal.

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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 2 VCT solenoids.
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
NOTE: If equipped.

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Remove the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) material.
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- Remove the 12 bolts.
- Remove the upper timing cover.
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Remove and discard the gasket.