Engine Front Cover - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV): Removal

NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned and any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. Remove the following items:
   • Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
   • Refer to: Engine Mount .

2. • Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
   • Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation And Charging - Vehicles With: R1234Yf Refrigerant or Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation And Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .

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8. NOTE: The engine front cover bolts vary in length, note the location of each bolt for assembly.

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