Front Timing Cover

REMOVAL
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove accessory drive belt.
5. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
6. Remove bolts for power steering pump. Reposition power steering pump aside.
7. Remove crankshaft damper.





8. Remove the lower front timing belt cover fasteners (Fig. 146).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Support the engine with a floor jack.
11. Remove the air cleaner housing.
12. Remove the front engine mount.





13. Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel rail (Fig. 147).
14. Remove the upper timing belt cover bolts and remove front timing belt cover.

INSTALLATION





1. Install front timing belt cover (Fig. 145).
2. Install the upper engine mount.
3. Connect fuel supply line at fuel rail (Fig. 147).
4. Install the air cleaner housing.
5. Remove floor jack and raise vehicle.
6. Install power steering pump fasteners. Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (200 lbs. inch).
7. Install crankshaft damper.
8. Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque fastener to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
9. Install accessory drive belt.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Connect negative battery cable.