For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
3. Remove the engine beautification cover.
4. Disconnect the breather hose and PCV hose from the cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
6. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
7. Remove the engine front shield at the position of right front wheel.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
10. Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
11. Remove the front timing belt cover bolts.
12. Remove the front timing belt cover.
13. Using the crankshaft gear bolt, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the timing mark on the crankshaft gear is aligned with the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.

Important: The intake and exhaust camshaft gears are not interchangeable. The camshaft gears must be aligned with the notches on the cylinder head cover or damage to the engine could result.

14. Align the camshaft gears with the notch on the cylinder head cover.
15. Loosen the automatic tensioner bolt. Turn the hex key tab to relieve belt tension.
16. Remove the timing belt.

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch on the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
2. Align the timing mark on the camshaft gears, using the intake gear mark for the intake gear and the exhaust gear mark for the exhaust gear.
3. Install the timing belt.
4. Turn the hex-key in a clockwise direction to tension the belt. Turn until the pointer aligns with the notch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the automatic tensioner.

Tighten
Tighten the automatic tensioner bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

6. Rotate the crankshaft 2 full turns clockwise using the crankshaft pulley bolt.
7. Recheck the automatic tensioner pointer.
8. Install the front timing belt cover.

Tighten
Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

9. Install the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
10. Install the crankshaft pulley.

Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

11. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
12. Install the engine front shield at the position of right front wheel.
13. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
14. Install the air cleaner assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

15. Connect the breather hose and PCV hose to the cylinder head cover.
16. Connect the IAT sensor connector.
17. Install the engine beautification cover.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.