For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .

Important: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks, or damage to the camshaft. Such damage can impair vehicle operation.

3. Remove the camshaft gear. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement .
4. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.
5. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner.
6. Remove the rear timing belt cover bolts.
7. Remove the rear timing belt cover.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear timing belt cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the rear timing belt cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear timing belt cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner.
4. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Important: Take extreme car to prevent any scratches, nicks, or damage to the camshaft. Such damage can impair vehicle operation.

5. Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement .
6. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
7. Connect the negative battery cable.