Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Installation: Left
The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.
- Install the cylinder head cover gasket (1).
- The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.
- If required, install new spark plug tube seals (2) in the cylinder head cover:
- Lubricate the spark plug tube seal inner and outer diameters with clean engine oil.
- Place the spark plug tube seal (2) on the Cam Sensor/Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer (special tool #10256, Installer, Cam Installer, Cam Sensor/ Spark Plug Tube Seal) (1).
- Push the seal into the cylinder head cover until the base of the seal is seated.
- Remove the tool.
- Clean the timing engine timing cover, cylinder head and cylinder head cover mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.
CAUTION:Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
- Apply a 2 to 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant (1) to the two engine timing cover to cylinder head T-joints as shown in illustration.
- Align the locator pins (1) to the cylinder head and install the cylinder head cover.
- Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs in the sequence shown in illustration to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If removed, install the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG, INSTALLATION .
- Install the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, INSTALLATION
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- Engage two injection/ignition harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.NOTE:
If both RH and LH CMP sensors where removed, install them into their original locations.
- Install the camshaft position sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, INSTALLATION
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- Connect the electrical connector (5) to the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
- Engage one main wire harness retainer (2) to the cylinder head cover and one main wire harness retainer (4) to the cylinder head cover mounting stud.
- Refer to the markings made at disassembly and install the variable valve timing solenoids (2 and 4) in their original locations.
- Engage three wire harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.
- Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the left variable valve timing solenoids.
- Position the A/C line into the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the A/C lines (2) onto the compressor (3). Tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the intake manifold left/rearward support bracket stud bolt (2).
- Position the A/C line support brace (2) onto the stud bolt. Tighten the nut (1) to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the intake manifold left/forward support bracket stud bolt (2).
- Install the left side catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position the heater pipe (3) and the cooling system pipe onto the A/C line support bracket. Tighten the nuts (1) to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the wiring harness (2) to the cylinder head cover stud bolts.
- Install the upper radiator hose (2) to the cooling pipe (1).
- Install the A/C lines (1) to the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX). Tighten the nuts (2) to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the A/C lines (2) to the IHX (1). Tighten the nut (3) to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the LH cylinder head cover.
- Install the upper intake manifold, support brackets, resonator and air cleaner body. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Install the engine cover.
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.