Timing Chain Cover: Removing

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-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Remove the air filter (engine cover). Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the intake hose -4- between the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- and air filter. To do this, disconnect air hose -1-, if present, and air hose -2- (compress securing ring) and remove spring clamp -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Hoses And Are Fitted Securely

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-- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] Removal and Installation .

WARNING: Hot steam may escape when opening the reservoir.

Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding.
Cover the cap with a cloth and open very carefully.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .

-- Remove the coolant pipe at the coolant distribution housing and the bracket on the vacuum pump.

-- Remove the clamp -arrow- and the coolant pipe -A-.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip And Coolant Pipe

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From Vacuum Pump And Connector

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-- Remove the pressure pipe -2- from the secondary air injection solenoid valve.

-- Remove the rear coolant pipe -4-.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -6- from the vacuum pump and the connector -7-.

-- Remove the bracket -8 and 9- and then move the wiring harness and pressure pipe to the side.

-- Push the wiring harness knock sensor bracket on the secondary air injection solenoid valve slightly to the rear.

-- Disconnect the coolant distribution housing -5- and move it to the side with the coolant hoses still connected.

-- Remove the bolts from the timing chain cover.

-- Remove the timing chain cover -1- from the cylinder head at the upper and lower holes -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Chain Case Cover Pressed Off Uniformly From Cylinder Head At Top And Bottom Recesses

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NOTE:

Sealing surfaces must not be damaged under any circumstances. Use Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

Clean the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 after removing the timing chain cover because it is meant to be used for removing parts from the interior of the vehicle.