Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the silicone sealant.

Silicone sealant.

The cover must be installed within five minutes after applying the silicone sealant.

Replace sealing ring and O-ring.

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system. Cover open parts of the engine.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Make sure both alignment bushings for centering the cover -arrows- are present.

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 3 mm).

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Lower Timing Chain Cover - Sealant Application For Eight Bolts

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-- Apply the silicone sealant to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown.

Lower Cover For Timing Chain - Sealant Application For 15 Bolts

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-- Apply the silicone sealant to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown.

NOTE:

The cover must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe screen.

-- Mount the cover immediately and tighten the bolts. Tightening sequence -item ) OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER-.

NOTE:

After installing cover, allow sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

-- Install the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-. Refer to Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning damper. Refer to SUB-ASSEMBLY BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-. Refer to Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air duct pipe bracket.

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-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air duct pipe -1-.

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-- Install the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Check the oil level.