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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal of Timing Chain Cover

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15steps
~90min
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the air duct.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  5. Remove the right front wheel.
  6. Remove the lower covers.
  7. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Valve Timing System - "Drive Belt")
  8. Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - Cylinder Head Cover)
  9. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolts. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
  10. Remove the oil pan. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pan")
  11. Install a jack under the edge of the ladder frame.
  12. Disconnect the ground line, then remove the engine mount bracket. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Mount")
  13. Remove the idler pulley (A), water pump pulley (B), crankshaft pulley (C) and drive belt tensioner pulley (D).
  14. Remove the drive belt tensioner. (Refer to Valve Timing System - Drive Belt Tensioner)
  15. Remove the timing chain cover (A) by carefully prying between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

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