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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    2. Remove the RH headlight assembly. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .

  3. If equipped, disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling from the canister purge valve and position aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  4. Release the tabs, retainer and position the degas bottle aside.
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  5. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

    1. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
    2. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

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    • Detach the A/C line retainers.

    • Remove the nut and position the A/C line aside.

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  7. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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  8. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    4. Remove the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover .

    • Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolts and the CKP sensor.

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  10. Turn the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is 45 degrees before BTDC by using the guide holes on the engine front cover and the crankshaft pulley.
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  11. Remove the engine plug bolt.
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  12. Install Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
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  13. NOTE: The special tool will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.

    Install the special tool and using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise slowly until contact is made with the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

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  14. NOTE: The special tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are offset. If the special tool cannot be installed, remove the special tools and rotate the crankshaft three-fourths of a revolution clockwise and repeat the previous step of this procedure.

    Rotate the special tool so the tool number faces down and install into the rear of the intake camshaft slot as shown. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1565 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

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  15. Detach the A/C line retainer and from the engine mount.
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  16. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
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    • Remove the nuts, bolts and the engine mount.

    • Discard the nuts and bolts.

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  18. Lower the engine to access the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
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  19. NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the TDC position during removal of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the Crank Damper Holding Tool and the bolt should be removed using an air impact wrench (1/2-in drive minimum).
    NOTE: If equipped, the crankshaft sprocket diamond washer may come off with the crankshaft pulley.

    Using the special tool, remove the bolt, washer and the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1689 Holding Tool, Crank Damper.

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  20. Install the old crankshaft pulley bolt finger tight.
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  21. NOTE: Use care not to damage the crankshaft or the engine front cover when removing the seal.

    Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.

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  22. Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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  23. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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  24. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  25. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
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  26. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  27. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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