Removal

Engine Front Cover

Removal

Material:

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the crankshaft front seal.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and pin-type retainer.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner and 2 idler pulleys.
7. Remove the LH and RH valve covers.
8. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
9. Remove the engine mount and bracket.
10. Remove the LH and RH camshaft position (CMP) sensors.
11. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
12. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
14. Remove the stud bolt, the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
15. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
16. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
^ Remove and discard the gaskets.