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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover - 2.4L
GC0082458Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
  2. Perform fuel pressure bleed procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS , STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
    Fig 2: Coolant Reservoir, Power Steering Reservoir & Windshield Washer Bottle
    GC0121363Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove coolant recovery bottle (1). Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
  6. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Power Steering Hose Hold Down, Right Engine Mount Bracket & Fasteners
    GC0121228Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Remove power steering hose hold down (3).
    Fig 4: Power Steering Pump Bolts & Pulley
    GC0082521Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through the openings in the pulley (3) and reposition the pump.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Cover Bolts In Sequence
    GC0082424Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
  10. Remove ignition coils from the cylinder head cover.
    Fig 6: TDC
    GC0082396Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Remove the frame cover portion of the right splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
  13. Set engine to TDC (1).
    Fig 7: A/C Compressor & Bracket
    GC0121229Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
  15. Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley
    GC0098605Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2).
    Fig 9: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley
    GC0082397Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove crankshaft damper (2). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
  18. Remove three bolts and water pump pulley (4) from water pump.
  19. Remove lower bolt from right side engine mount bracket (1).
    Fig 10: Oil Pan To Timing Chain Cover Lower Retaining Bolts
    GC0121364Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
  21. Lower vehicle.
  22. Support engine with suitable jack.
    Fig 11: Power Steering Hose Hold Down, Right Engine Mount Bracket & Fasteners
    GC0121228Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (4).
  24. Remove retaining nuts (2) and reposition mount bracket (1).
    Fig 12: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley
    GC0098605Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  25. Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley (1).
    Fig 13: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley
    GC0121365Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  26. Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
  27. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
  28. Remove upper timing chain cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 14: Timing Chain Cover Pry Points
    GC0082459Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  29. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 15: Timing Chain Cover Removal/Installation
    GC0121366Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  30. Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.
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