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Cover-Timing Chain: Removal

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Fig 1: BATTERY
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  1. Remove engine cover by pulling upward.
  2. Perform fuel pressure bleed procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Disconnect negative cable at battery (3).
    Fig 2: Coolant Reservoir
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  4. Remove coolant recovery bottle (3).
  5. Remove windshield washer bottle (1).
  6. Remove power steering reservoir (2) and set aside.
    Fig 3: COIL CONNECTOR
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  7. Remove make up air hose (2).
  8. Remove PCV hose (5).
  9. Disconnect ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
  10. Remove cylinder head cover. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: TDC
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  11. Raise vehicle.
  12. Remove right lower splash shield.
  13. Set engine to TDC (1).
  14. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: A/C COMPRESSOR
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  15. Remove lower A/C compressor (1) retaining bolts.
  16. Remove A/C compressor lower bracket (2).
    Fig 6: Engine Front
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  17. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley.
  18. Remove crankshaft damper (2).
  19. Remove front crankshaft oil seal. See REMOVAL .
  20. Remove water pump pulley (4).
  21. Remove engine mount bracket (1) lower bolt.
    Fig 7: Timing Chain Cover Lower Bolts
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  22. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
  23. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 8: Power Steering Line Support
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  24. Remove power steering line support (1).
  25. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
  26. Support engine with a suitable jack and a block of wood under the oil pan.
    Fig 9: Right Engine Mount
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  27. Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
  28. Remove accessory drive belt upper idler pulley.
    Fig 10: Engine Front
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  29. Remove right engine mount bracket (1).
  30. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
  31. Remove timing chain cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 11: TIMING CHAIN COVER PRY POINTS
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  32. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1,2,3).
    Fig 12: TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL
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  33. Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.
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