Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover assembly.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the make up air hose from the cylinder head cover fitting.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Disconnect and remove the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL
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- Clean the cylinder head cover prior to removal.
- Remove the push pins that secure the coil harness to the cylinder head cover.NOTE:
If any of the push pins are broken and remain in the cover, use a pick to rotate the broken portion out of the hole.
- Remove the twelve cylinder head cover mounting bolts and six stud bolts (1).
- Remove the cylinder head cover.NOTE:
Hold the coil harness up and separate to remove between the left and right harness runs.
- Remove and discard the outer cylinder head cover gaskets and the tube gaskets from the covers.
- Clean all grease, oil and sealant from the cylinder head cover mating surfaces.