Removing chain housing cover

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NOTE: Chain housing cover removed incorrectly

Risk of damage to seal between oil pan and crankcase
Risk of engine leaks

→ Always reseal the oil pan when removing the chain housing cover.

Remove deflection rollers -1, 4- and belt tensioner -2- .

1.1. Lever off the deflection roller covers.
1.2. Unscrew the belt tensioner screws -3- and the deflection roller screws.

1.3. Remove belt tensioner and deflection rollers.

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Disconnect positive crankcase vent lines from the holders.

Disconnect cable duct -1- from the chain housing cover.

3.1. Remove screw -2- .

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Remove chain housing cover.
1. 4.1. Loosen screws in the sequence -30 - 1- .
2. 4.2. Remove screws -1 - 30- .
3. 4.3. Carefully lift off the chain housing cover. Lever it off if necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Chain Housing Cover Screws Tightening Sequence
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