Timing Cover (G2796547): Installation

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

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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- Apply RTV sealant in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Install a new front cover using the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 303-1433
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

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Install the 4 bolts as illustrated finger tight only at this stage.
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

Fig 1: Lower Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence as illustrated.

Torque : 12 Nm
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

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- Install and tighten the 8 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
- Remove the special tool from the front cover.
  Special Tool(s): 303-1433
NOTE: Lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.

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- Install the brake vacuum pump.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
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Connect the brake vacuum pipe.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.
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- Apply RTV sealant in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
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- Install the upper timing cover.
- Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
Fig 2: Upper Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the VCT actuators.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
Install the right valve cover.
Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER
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- Install the idler pulley.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
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Install the idler pulley cover.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.
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- Apply RTV sealant in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
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- Install the upper timing cover.
- Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
Fig 3: Upper Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the VCT actuators.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the idler pulley.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
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Install the idler pulley cover.
Install the left valve cover.
Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER
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- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
Install the thermostat housing.
Refer to: THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Install the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Connect the 12V system.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Fill the engine with the correct amount of engine oil.
Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING