Timing Cover - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open trunk lid. Remove battery cover. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).





2. Remove air cleaner housing (1) assembly.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.





5. Remove front strut tower to tower brace (1).
6. Remove accessory drive belt.
7. Remove power steering pump mounting bolts. Reposition power steering pump. Do not disconnect power steering lines.
8. Disconnect coolant bottle inlet hose at thermostat housing.
9. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
10. Disconnect generator wiring. Remove generator.
11. Remove crankshaft pulley and damper.
12. Disconnect heater hose.





13. Disconnect oil cooler lines (1,2) using Special Tool 9005.
14. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts. Reposition A/C compressor. Do not disconnect A/C lines.
15. Raise vehicle on hoist.
16. Drain engine oil.
17. Remove oil pan.





18. Remove oil pump pick up tube (2).
19. Lower vehicle.





20. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket (2).
21. Remove timing chain cover bolts.
22. Remove timing chain cover.