how do i remove the bottom half of the timing belt cover on a 5th gen? i am removing it because i need to replace the motor mount bracket that is attached to the engine

 

-Jack car
-Remove driver side wheel
-Lower splash shield
-Support engine
-Remove driver side engine mount
-Remove upper cover
-Remove crank pulley (have fun)
-Remove lower timing cover

/RK

 

x2 and be easy on the crank pulley is probably gonna be on there good. Make sure you use an impact grade socket to avoid rounding it off.

 

It's a little tricky to get off, but you can drop it down and maneuver it around all the suspension components to get it out. From what I remember you drop the backside first and pull it out at an angle (this is, or course, after you have done everything listed above).

 

ill try that out, thanks fellas. also, removing the top half TB cover, the valve cover needs to be slightly raised right?

 

You would be correct.

Just a thought, if you are at a service interval where it would make sense, you are at the perfect spot to do water pump and timing belt change.

 

thanks. yes the timing belt & all of its services were done about a year ago but a friend of mine helped me do the job, i just did not pay attention to his work.

i've removed the TB cover. somehow the lower timing belt cover cracked and is in 2 pieces. is anyone selling a bottom TB cover?

 

Ah yes, I overlooked the valve cover. Good catch.