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Engine Front Cover Replacement

1. Remove camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement .
4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Replacement .
5. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .
6. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
7. Remove the charge air control vacuum hose



8. Remove 16 engine front cover retaining bolts (2, 3).

Note: Detach carefully from engine block using suitable tool. Do not damage sealing surfaces.

9. Remove the engine front cover (1).

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Note: The complete installation procedure of the engine front cover should be done in 10 minutes.

Note: Do not coat sealing compound on the engine front cover bolt holes and bolt threads.




2. Apply sealing compound on sealant line (1).



3. Install the engine front cover (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install 13 engine front cover retaining bolts (M8) (3). Tighten the bolts evenly to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
5. Install 3 engine cover retaining bolts (M6) (2). Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
6. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
7. Install camshaft cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .
8. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Replacement .
9. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement .
10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
11. Install the upper oil sump . Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .