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Front Engine Cover: Removal

  1. Remove torsional damper as previously outlined. Remove air injection pump pulley and air management valve adapter. Remove air injection pump bolts and pump. Disconnect fuel inlet and return lines.
  2. If equipped, remove rear A/C compressor braces and lower A/C mount bolts. Remove compressor bracket nuts at water pump. Slide mounting bracket forward and remove compressor mount bolt. Disconnect wires at compressor and lay unit aside.
  3. Disconnect air injection hose at right exhaust manifold. Remove compressor mount bracket. Remove upper air injection pump bracket with power steering reservoir. Remove lower air injection pump bracket.
  4. Drain cooling system. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses. Remove water pump. Remove front cover retaining bolts, cover and gasket.