Timing Cover - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
2. Perform fuel pressure bleed procedureService and Repair.




3. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).




4. Remove coolant recovery bottle (1).
5. Remove power steering reservoir (2) and set aside.




6. Remove make up air hose (2).
7. Remove PCV hose (5).
8. Disconnect ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
9. Remove cylinder head coverCylinder Head Cover - Removal.




10. Raise vehicle.
11. Remove right lower splash shield.
12. Set engine to TDC (1).
13. Remove accessory drive belt Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.




14. Remove lower A/C compressor (1) retaining bolts.
15. Remove A/C compressor lower bracket (2).




16. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley.
17. Remove crankshaft damper (2).
18. Remove front crankshaft oil sealRemoval.
19. Remove water pump pulley (4).
20. Remove engine mount bracket (1) lower bolt.




21. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
22. Lower vehicle.




23. Remove power steering line support (1).
24. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
25. Support engine with a suitable jack and a block of wood under the oil pan.




26. Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
27. Remove accessory drive belt upper idler pulley.




28. Remove right engine mount bracket (1).
29. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
30. Remove timing chain cover retaining bolts.




31. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1,2,3).




32. Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.