Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Installation: Left

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NOTE:

The magnetic timing wheels must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, ect.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Gasket & Spark Plug Tube Seals

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Install the NEW cylinder head cover gasket (1).
The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.
If required, install new spark plug tube seals, in the cylinder head cover.
Clean the timing engine timing cover, cylinder head and cylinder head cover mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 20 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

Fig 2: Applying Sealant At Engine Timing Cover To Cylinder Head T-Joints
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Apply a 11 mm dollop of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the two engine timing cover to cylinder head T-joints (1).

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts & Studs Tightening Sequence
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Align the locator pins to the cylinder head and install the cylinder head cover.
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs in the sequence shown in illustration to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: VVL Solenoid At Left Cylinder Head Cover
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Install the VVL solenoid (1) into the left cylinder head cover. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE LIFT, INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor At Left Cylinder Head Cover
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Install the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (1) into the left cylinder head cover. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Left Side Ignition Coils
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Install the left side ignition coils (1). Refer to COIL, IGNITION, INSTALLATION .

Fig 7: Fuel Injectors & Ignition Coils Wire Harness Connectors
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Install the wire harness assembly onto the left side cylinder head cover.
Connect the wire harness connectors to the fuel injectors (1) and ignition coils (2).

Fig 8: Variable Valve Lift (VVL) Solenoid Wire Harness Connector
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Connect the Variable Valve Lift (VVL) solenoid wire harness connector (1).

Fig 9: Left Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Connector
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Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.

Fig 10: Variable Valve Timing Solenoids
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Refer to the markings made at disassembly and install the variable valve timing solenoids (1 and 2) in their original locations. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, INSTALLATION .

Fig 11: Variable Valve Timing Solenoids Wire Harness Connectors & Coolant Temperature Sensor Wire Harness Connector
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Engage the wire harness retainers to the left cylinder head cover.
Connect the wire harness connectors (2) to the left variable valve timing solenoids.
Connect the wire harness connector to the coolant temperature sensor (1)
Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .

Fig 12: Fresh Air Makeup Hose
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Install the fresh air makeup hose (1).
Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE:
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system. For example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.