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Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Timing Belt Cover

REMOVAL

NOTE: Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part.

1) Remove the secondary air pump.
2) Remove the V-belts.
4) Remove the timing belt cover (LH) (A).
5) Remove the timing belt cover (RH) (B).
6) Remove the front timing belt cover (C).





INSTALLATION
1) Install the front timing belt cover (C).
Tightening torque: 5 N-m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
2) Install the timing belt cover (RH) (B).
Tightening torque: 5 N-m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
3) Install the timing belt cover (LH) (A).





4) Install the crank pulley.
5) Install the V-belts.
6) Install the secondary air pump.

INSPECTION
Check the cover for damage.