02 - Removing and Installing Timing Chain Cover (Left-Side)
02 - Removing and Installing Timing Chain Cover (Left-Side)
Removing
– If fitted, disconnect vacuum hose -2- from combination valve for secondary air system.
– Unscrew bolts -1- and detach combination valve for secondary air system.
Note
Disregard -item 4-.
– Loosen and remove bolts in the sequence -8 ... 1- and detach bracket -arrow A- for electrical connectors
for Lambda probes.
– Push bracket -arrow B- for wiring harness to one side, carefully detach timing chain cover (left-side) from
bonded joint and remove.
Installing
Tightening torque → Fig. „„Timing chain cover (left-side) - tightening torque and tightening sequence““
Note
Fit new O-rings.
– Remove old sealant from grooves on timing chain cover and from sealing surfaces.
Caution
Protect lubrication system against contamination.
WARNING
Protect eyes against injuries.
– Remove remaining sealant on timing chain cover and cylinder head using rotating plastic brush or similar.
Note
– Use drift to drive intermediate coolant pipe (left-side) -2- out of timing chain cover (left-side).
Caution
Make sure lubrication system is not clogged by excess sealant.
– Apply sealant bead -arrow- onto clean sealing surfaces of timing chain cover (left-side) as illustrated.
Note
The timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
– Fit timing chain cover (left-side) together with both brackets -arrows A and B- and tighten bolts → Fig..
Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: