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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL  .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
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  5. Remove the coolant temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).
  6. Remove the left heater tube bracket bolt from the rear of the left cylinder head.
  7. Remove the heater tube retaining bolt (1) from the timing cover.
  8. Lift the heater tube (3) out of the water pump and position tube aside for clearance.
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  9. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wire harness connector (4).
    NOTE:

    Install a piece of cardboard or equivalent to the radiator face to protect the radiator during the repair procedure.

  10. Remove the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL  .
  11. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the accessory drive idler pulley. Refer to PULLEY, IDLER, REMOVAL .
  13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water pump.
  14. Remove the generator mounting bolts and set aside without disconnecting any of the electrical connections. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
  15. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts and set compressor aside without disconnecting A/C lines. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
  16. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  17. Remove drain plug (1) and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug if damaged.
  18. Install drain plug (1). Tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  19. Remove the five front oil pan retaining bolts (1).
  20. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
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  21. Remove the six bolts and the engine timing cover (2).
  22. Verify that the engine timing cover slide bushings remain located in the engine timing cover.
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