Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Engine Cover - 2.4L

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1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
2. Perform fuel pressure bleed procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
   Fig 2: Windshield Washer Reservoir, Power Steering Reservoir & Coolant Reservoir

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4. Remove coolant recovery bottle (3). Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL .
5. Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
6. Remove windshield washer bottle (1). Refer to RESERVOIR, WINDSHIELD WASHER, REMOVAL .
7. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Hold Down

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8. Remove power steering hose hold down (2).
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts Through Pulley Openings

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9. Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through the openings in the pulley (3) and reposition the pump.
   Fig 5: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Cover Bolts - Torque Sequence

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10. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
11. Remove ignition coils from cylinder head cover.
    Fig 6: Setting Engine To Top Dead Center

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12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
13. Remove the right lower splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
14. Set engine to TDC (1).
    Fig 7: A/C Compressor

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15. Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
16. Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley

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17. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2).
    Fig 9: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley

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18. Remove crankshaft damper (2). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
19. Remove three bolts and water pump pulley (4) from water pump.
20. Remove lower bolt from right side engine mount bracket (1).
    Fig 10: Timing Chain Cover Lower Bolts

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21. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
22. Lower vehicle.
23. Support engine with suitable jack.
    Fig 11: Right Engine Mount Assembly

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24. Remove right engine mount through bolt (4).
25. Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
26. Remove right engine mount adapter (2).
    Fig 12: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley

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27. Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley (1).
    Fig 13: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley

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28. Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
29. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
30. Remove timing chain cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 14: Timing Chain Cover Pry Points

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31. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Timing Chain Cover

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32. Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.