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. Refer to the Parts Information.

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

Replace sealing ring and O-ring.

-- 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.

Fig 1: Centering Cover Alignment Bushings

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

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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Lower Timing Chain Cover - Sealant Application for Eight Bolts

Fig 3: Identifying Silicon Sealing Compound

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-- Apply the silicon sealing compound to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown in the illustration above.

Lower Cover for Timing Chain - Sealant Application for 15 Bolts

Fig 4: Identifying Silicon Sealing Compound

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-- Apply the silicon sealing compound to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown in the illustration above.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

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. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER .

NOTE:

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

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning damper. Refer to SUBASSEMBLY 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.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Bracket

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

-- Install the air duct pipe -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Air Guide Pipe

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-- Install the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .