Upper Timing Chain Cover: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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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 .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamps And EVAP Canister Hose

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

-- Remove the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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

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

Fig 4: Timing Chain Guard Upper Cover - Tightening Sequence

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-- If necessary, remove bolts -3 and 5-.