Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut-off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

Shut-off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC (Top Dead Center) on compression stroke.
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Groove With Timing Mark Of Timing Chain Cover
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2. Remove the Timing Chain Cover.
  (Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
3. Before removing the timing chain, mark the timing chain with an identification based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC (Top Dead Center) can be erased.
Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain Cover
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Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Remove the timing chain tensioner (A).

Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the detached tensioner.
- To reuse the tensioner, remove it, make the piston (A) to protrude to the maximum, push the piston (A) to the end, and then mount the stopper pin (B).
Fig 4: Pushing Piston To End
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Fig 5: Locating Stopper Pin
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Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A).

Fig 6: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the timing chain guide (A).

Fig 7: Removing Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the timing chain cam guide (A).

Fig 8: Removing Timing Chain Cam Guide
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Remove the timing chain (A).

Fig 9: Removing Timing Chain
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