Timing Belt Removal/Installation: Notes
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the front strut bar. (See FRONT STRUT BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP] .) (See FRONT STRUT BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP WITH TC] .)
- Remove the air hose No.2, air hose No.1, air cleaner cover, and air pipe No.1 installation bolt. (BP with TC) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP WITH TC] .)
- Remove the air pipe. (BP) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP] .)
- Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT .)
- Remove the CMP sensor. (BP with TC)
- Remove the CKP sensor.
- Remove the high-tension lead and ignition coil. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the spark plug. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the air gap between the crankshaft position sensor.
- Inspect the engine oil level.
- Start the engine, and inspect the following and adjust if necessary:
- Pulley and belt for runout or contact
- Engine oil and engine coolant for leakage
- Ignition timing
- Operation of auxiliary parts