Engine Cover, Removing And Installing
Version 1 Engine Cover, Removing
-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in direction of -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.
Version 2 Engine Cover, Removing
-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in direction of -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.
Remove the Heat Shield.
-- Remove the ball pin and bolts -arrows- and the heat shield -1-.
Installing
Fire hazard and risk of damage due to a missing heat shield/engine cover.
- Never close the hood if the heat shield and engine cover are not installed.
- Never start the engine or move the vehicle if the heat shield/engine cover are missing and the hood is closed.
-- To prevent damage to the engine cover, do not hit it with a fist or a tool.
-- Position the engine cover while paying attention to the oil filler tube and oil dipstick.
-- Press the engine cover into the rubber grommets on the left side first, then into the ones on the right side.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CYLINDER HEAD