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Upper Timing Cover

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Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front suspension skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL  .
  9. Remove the charge air outlet tube.
  10. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
  11. Remove the high pressure fuel injection pump. Refer to PUMP, FUEL INJECTION, HIGH PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the right and left cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL  .
    Fig 2: Belt Wear Indicator (Measurement A)
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  14. Remove the serpentine belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Serpentine Belt Tensioner Bracket & Bolts
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  15. Remove bolts (2 and 3) and the serpentine belt tensioner bracket (1).
    Fig 4: A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
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    NOTE:

    Removal of the A/C compressor does not require the refrigerant to be evacuated.

  16. Remove the A/C compressor and position aside.
    Fig 5: A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    GC0146737Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove bolts (2) and the A/C compressor mounting bracket (1).
    Fig 6: Crankcase Pressure Sensor, Hoses, Connector & Nuts
    GC0157413Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Detach the differential pressure sensor wire harness (5) from bracket and disconnect wire harness connector (3).
  19. Disconnect the breather hose from left timing cover (4).
    Fig 7: Left Timing Cover & Bolts
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  20. Remove bolts (2) and the left timing cover (1).
    Fig 8: Right Upper Cover & Bolts
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  21. Remove bolts (2) and the right upper cover (1).