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Timing Cover

Engine Front Cover

Install the engine front cover to the engine.






Prepare an appropriate M8 X 1.25 bolt (length 40 mm {1.6 in}).
Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.






Tightening torque 20-26 Nm {2.1-2.6 kgf-cm, 15-19 in-lbf}

Remove the bolt installed to the drive belt auto tensioner installation bolt hole when installing the drive belt auto tensioner.
Install the ground cable and wiring harness bracket shown in the figure.