Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open trunk lid. Remove battery cover. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).





2. Remove air cleaner housing (1) assemblyAir Cleaner Body - Removal.
3. Drain cooling systemService and Repair.
4. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.





5. Remove front strut tower to tower brace (1)Wheelhouse Brace - Removal.
6. Remove accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
7. Remove power steering pump mounting bolts. Reposition power steering pump. Do not disconnect power steering lines.
8. Disconnect coolant bottle inlet hose at thermostat housing.
9. Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
10. Disconnect generator wiring. Remove generator.
11. Remove crankshaft pulley and damper Vibration Damper - Removal.





12. Disconnect heater hose.
13. Disconnect oil cooler lines (1,2) using Special Tool 9005 Procedures.
14. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts. Reposition A/C compressor. Do not disconnect A/C lines.
15. Raise vehicle on hoist.





16. Drain engine oil.
17. Remove oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
18. Remove oil pump pick up tube (2).
19. Lower vehicle.





20. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket (2).





21. Remove timing chain cover bolts.
22. Remove timing chain cover.