Cover - timing belt lower front - MPi mems3 (2000my on)

COVER - TIMING BELT LOWER FRONT - MPi MEMS3 (2000MY ON)

Service repair no - 12.65.43

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove timing belt upper front cover. See this section.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley. See this section.

4. Remove 3 bolts securing lower front cover.
5. Remove lower cover.

Refit

1. Fit lower cover and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
2. Fit crankshaft pulley. See this section.
3. Fit timing belt upper front cover. See this section.
4. Connect battery earth lead.

CAMSHAFT REAR TIMING BELT - VVC ENGINES

Service repair no - 12.65.56

Remove

CAUTION: Timing belts must be replaced if cylinder head is to be removed or new timing gears are to be fitted. Timing belts must be stored and handled with care. Always store a timing belt on its edge with a bend radius greater than 50 mm. Do not use a timing belt that has been twisted or bent double as this can damage the reinforcing fibres. Do not use a timing belt if debris other than belt dust is found in timing cover. Do not use a timing belt if partial engine seizure has occurred. Do not use a timing belt if belt mileage exceeds 48,000 (77,000 km). Do not use an oil contaminated timing belt.

NOTE: The cause of contamination MUST be rectified.

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove timing belt upper front cover. See this section.

3. Remove 4 bolts securing rear timing belt cover.
4. Release h.t. leads from cover clips and remove cover.