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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. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Single Battery . Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    2. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    3. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    4. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .

    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.

    • Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick release coupling.

    • Remove the CAC outlet pipe.

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  6. Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
  7. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Position the generator aside.
    4. Remove the stud bolt.
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    Vehicles equipped with dual generators 

  9. Remove the A/C compressor.
  10. Remove the accessory drive bracket stud and bolt.
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  11. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive bracket.
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  12. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
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  13. Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown in illustration, remove the engine front cover.
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    Vehicles equipped with single generator 

  14. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
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  15. Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown in illustration, remove the engine front cover.
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    All vehicles 

  16. Using the special tools, remove the engine front cover to coolant pipe seal.

    Use Special Service Tool: 205-150 (T80T-4000-S) Installer, Spindle Bearing, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

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  18. Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block and oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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