Bank 1

Removal
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.
3. Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side glass to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.





4. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
5. Remove the Timing Cover.
6. Remove the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from Bank 1.
7. Remove the Timing Chain Tensioner - Primary, from Bank 1.





8. Fit a Ty-Strap through the links of the primary chain, just above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the sprocket.





9. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to remove the chain guide.





10. Remove the chain guide.
Remove the bolt which secures the chain guide.
Note the orientation of the chain guide and remove it from the upper retaining pin.
11. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

Installation





1. Install the chain guide.
The chain guide must be installed so that the slotted hole is towards the top, and the raised shoulder to the cylinder block.
Install the chain guide to the block and locate it onto the upper retaining pin.
Install the retaining bolt and tighten it to 10-14 Nm.
2. Remove the Ty-Strap from the chain.
3. Install the Timing Chain Tensioner - Primary. The camshafts may need to be turned slightly to provide slack in the chain, on the tensioner side.
4. Install the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly.
5. Install the Timing Cover.
6. Move the engine compartment cover from the service position and connect the gas struts.
7. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
8. Connect the battery and install the battery cover.