To remove the timing cover, one has to unplug the cable of the negative terminal of the battery. Lift the front of the vehicle and place it on jackstands and then take out the wheel. Siphon out the engine oil, as well as the coolant. Pull out the engine cover pushpins and, if present, the cover; also provide the drivebelts and the drivebelt tensioner of the timing cover. Second, unscrew both valve covers, and the alternator as well, and you also need to break away crankshaft pulley bolt and front oil seal. Off the coolant expansion tank and detach any other wires, hoses or clamps or bracket which may hinder the removal of the timing cover. It is suggested to make a digital image or sketch of the timing cover and bolts to know the location of all bolts to install. You need to slacken the timing cover bolts gently and in equal measure - begin with the ones at the oil pan-to-cover and remove all the bolts before attempting to unfasten the cover. Remove the top cylinder block gaskets as well as the cover-to-cylinder block gaskets. As for installation, clean and inspect the sealing surfaces of the timing cover and the block but they are delicate surfaces being made from aluminum and it is easy to damage them. A mild cure RTV sealant should be applied on the mating surfaces and the dowel pins inserted to the block. Place the timing cover over the car's engine then align it using the dowel pins. Brake the fasteners clockwise until they come in contact with the block and cylinder heads, then fit bolts and torque er.. Fit the new drivebelt and tensioner then the front oil seal and the crankshaft pulley. Replace the last parts in the reverse order, replace the oil filter, put the oil back in the engine, reconnect negative battery terminal, put coolant back in the system.
