Removal Procedure
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- Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Replacement .
- Remove the engine coolant manifold. Refer to Engine Coolant Manifold Replacement (L83, L86) .
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Remove the front cover bolts (1 and 2).
- Remove front cover (3).
- Ensure to clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .