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Cylinder Head: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover - 2.4L
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  1. Remove the engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
  2. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Retainers, Fresh Air Inlet Duct & Air Cleaner Body
    GC0145275Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).
    Fig 3: Electrical Connectors, PCM, Three Mounting Bolts & Ground Wire
    GC0145274Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the PCM (4).
  6. Remove the mounting bolt (3) and ground wire (1).
    Fig 4: Air Cleaner Body, Air Inlet Tube & Make-Up Air Hose
    GC0145278Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Remove the air inlet tube (2) from the air cleaner body (1).
  8. Disconnect the make-up air hose (3) from the air cleaner body.
  9. Remove the support bracket bolt from the strut tower.
  10. Pull upward to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets and remove the air cleaner body (1).
    Fig 5: Windshield Washer Reservoir, Power Steering Reservoir & Coolant Reservoir
    GC0098604Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Remove the coolant recovery bottle (3). Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL .
  13. Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
  14. Remove windshield washer bottle (1). Refer to RESERVOIR, WINDSHIELD WASHER, REMOVAL .
  15. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Hold Down
    GC0082505Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Remove power steering hose hold down (2).
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts Through Pulley Openings
    GC0082521Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through the openings in the pulley (3) and reposition the pump.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Cover Bolts - Torque Sequence
    GC0082424Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
  19. Remove ignition coils from cylinder head cover.
    Fig 9: Setting Engine To Top Dead Center
    GC0082396Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  21. Remove the right splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
  22. Set engine to TDC (1).
    Fig 10: A/C Compressor
    GC0084101Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
  24. Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley
    GC0098605Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  25. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2).
    Fig 12: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley
    GC0082397Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  26. Remove crankshaft damper (2). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
  27. Remove three bolts and water pump pulley (4) from water pump.
  28. Remove lower bolt from right side engine mount bracket (1).
    Fig 13: Timing Chain Cover Lower Bolts
    GC0084103Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  29. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
    Fig 14: Exhaust Pipe To Manifold, Heat Shield & Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    GC0084104Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  30. Remove under floor catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
  31. Lower vehicle.
  32. Support engine with suitable jack.
    Fig 15: Right Engine Mount Assembly
    GC0098606Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  33. Remove right engine mount through bolt (4).
  34. Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
  35. Remove right engine mount adapter (1).
    Fig 16: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Belt Upper & Lower Idler Pulley
    GC0098605Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  36. Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley (1).
    Fig 17: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket, Crankshaft Damper & Water Pump Pulley
    GC0084102Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  37. Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
  38. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
  39. Remove upper timing chain cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 18: Timing Chain Cover Pry Points
    GC0082459Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  40. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 19: Timing Drive System
    GC0082398Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  41. Remove tensioner (5) and timing chain (2). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL .
  42. Remove timing chain guide (4) and timing chain pivot guide (6).
    Fig 20: Disconnecting/Connecting Fuel Line At Fuel Rail
    GC0082487Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  43. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
    Fig 21: Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    GC0082488Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  44. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.
    Fig 22: Removing/Installing Fuel Rail
    GC0082491Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  45. Remove two fuel rail retaining bolts and remove fuel rail.
    Fig 23: Coolant Temperature Sensor, Capacitor Electrical Connector & Coolant Adapter
    GC0082401Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  46. Disconnect electrical connectors from coolant temperature sensor (1), oil temperature sensor, variable valve timing solenoids, camshaft position sensors, MAP sensor, manifold tuning valve, ignition interference suppressor (2) and electronic throttle control.
    Fig 24: Throttle Body Support
    GC0098607Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  47. Remove wiring harness retainer from intake manifold (2) and reposition harness.
  48. Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
  49. Disconnect vacuum lines at intake.
    Fig 25: Radiator Hose Support
    GC0098608Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  50. Remove upper radiator hose retaining bolt (1).
    Fig 26: Intake Manifold Bolt Removal & Tightening Sequence
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  51. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts and remove intake manifold.
    Fig 27: Coolant Temperature Sensor, Capacitor Electrical Connector & Coolant Adapter
    GC0082401Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  52. Remove four bolts and reposition coolant adapter (3).
    Fig 28: Ground Strap
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  53. Remove ground strap (1) at right rear of cylinder head if equipped.
    Fig 29: Front Cam Cap Removal/Tightening Sequence
    GC0082411Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Camshaft bearing caps should have been marked during engine manufacturing. For example, number one exhaust camshaft bearing is marked "E1>".

    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark camshaft bearing caps. Damage to bearing caps could occur.

  54. Using a permanent ink or paint marker, identify location and position on each camshaft bearing cap.
  55. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap.
  56. Slowly remove the remaining intake and exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time.
  57. Remove the camshafts.
    Fig 30: Front Head Bolt Washers
    GC0082399Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    All of the cylinder head bolts have captured washers EXCEPT  the front two (1).

  58. Remove cylinder head bolts and two uncaptured washers.
  59. Remove cylinder head from engine block.
  60. Inspect and clean cylinder head and block sealing surfaces. Refer to CLEANING  and INSPECTION  .
NOTE:

Ensure cylinder head bolt holes in the block are clean, dry (free of residual oil or coolant), and threads are not damaged.