Upper Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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• The engine is cold.

-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap -arrow- to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1-, remove the coolant hose and push to the right side.

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-- Press the release button on the EVAP canister hose -2-, remove the hose and free it up.

-- Remove the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube from the timing chain upper cover in direction of -arrow-.

-- Unclip the wiring harness for the camshaft adjustment valves and free up.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and the upper cover for the timing chain.

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