TIMING BELT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1 (w/ Engine Under Cover No.1)

  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Hi-back Seat Type)


    1. Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side. Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Low-back Seat Type)


    1. Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side. Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  5. REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Roll up the carpet, and remove the engine service hole sub cover assembly.

  6. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


    1. B007VAXE03

      Remove the drive belt by rotating the tensioner pulley in clockwise direction to loosen its tension with the pulley set bolt of the tensioner.

  7. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/ COMPRESSION


    1. B007STGE01

      Align the matchmarks of the crankshaft pulley and timing gear case cover by rotating the crankshaft in clockwise direction.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that both camnoses on the intake side and exhaust side of the cylinder No.1 face upward.

  8. REMOVE TIMING BELT COVER NO.1


    1. Remove the wire harness clamp.

    2. B007R8N

      Remove the 6 bolts and timing belt cover No.1.

  9. REMOVE TIMING BELT


    1. B007P0XE01

      Turn the crankshaft in the clockwise direction and align the timing marks as shown in the illustration.

    2. B007U6D

      Uniformly loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the chain tensioner assembly No.1.

    3. Remove the timing belt.