Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Installation: Left
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CAUTION:
Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
CAUTION:
Do not allow other components including the wire harness to rest on or against the engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
The cylinder head cover gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation have occurred.
- Clean the cylinder head cover (1) and the sealing surface of the cylinder head (2). Inspect and replace gasket if necessary.
- Install the cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners.
- Using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head cover bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to 6.4L ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Before installing the ignition coils, apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug boots (1).
- Install the ignition coils.
- Tighten the ignition coil retaining bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the fuel injector harness connectors (1).
- Connect the ignition coil harness connectors (2).
- If removed, install studs that secure the A/C compressor to the engine.
- Loosely install the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine.
- Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) using the following sequence:
- Upper and lower fasteners (2) at front of compressor.
- Fastener (1) at rear of compressor.
- Connect the A/C compressor harness connector.
- Install the A/C support bracket (2) to the intake manifold. Torque the bolt (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to 6.4L ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the oil indicator tube bolt. Tighten the bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to 6.4L ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the engine cover.
- Connect the battery negative cables (10, 11). Tighten the nut (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .