Engine Front Cover: Installation

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NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket & Sealant

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Using new gaskets, install the engine front cover and the 16 bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown:

* Bolts 1 through 14 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

* Bolts 15 and 16 to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

Item	Part Number	Description
1	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
2	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
3	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
4	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
5	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
6	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
7	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
8	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
9	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
10	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
11	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
12	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
13	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
14	N806177	Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
15	N606063	Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M10 x 1.50 x 55
16	N606063	Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M10 x 1.50 x 55

Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Install the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts and the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover stud bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown:
  - Bolts 1 through 6 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  - Bolts 7 and 8 to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing Oil Filter Adapter Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Connect the EOP switch electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
Install the 3 coolant tube assembly bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install a new engine oil filter in the following sequence.
1. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten until the seal makes contact.
2. Using an oil filter strap wrench, tighten the filter an additional 270 degrees.

NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.

Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 4: Installing Oil Cooler Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Connect the coolant hose to the oil filter adapter.
Install the generator, 2 bolts and the stud bolt.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Install the wire harness retainer bracket on the oil pan stud bolt and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Attach the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan stud bolt.
Connect the generator electrical connector.
Connect the B+ wire terminal to the generator and install the nut.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Using the Engine Support Bars, lower the engine onto the engine support insulators.

Fig 5: Raising Engine Using Special Tools (303-F072) & (303-F070)

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Install the LH and RH engine support insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Install the power steering pump and reservoir assembly and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the 2 power steering reservoir bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the power steering tube bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the power steering tube bracket nut to the generator stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Connect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
Install the lower radiator hose assembly to the coolant pump, radiator, oil filter adapter and the coolant tube assembly (located above the generator).
Connect the coolant hoses from the CAC.
Connect the 2 upper radiator hoses to the intake manifold.
Connect the 2 coolant vent hoses to the intake manifold.
Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal .
Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Install the 3 SC drive belt idler pulleys, SC drive belt and the SC drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
Install the 2 accessory drive belt idler pulleys, the accessory drive belt tensioner and the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH and Valve Cover - LH .
Install the SC coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
Install the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts

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Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Fill and bleed the SC cooling system. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .