Engine Assembly

Fig 1: View Of Engine Cover - 2.4L

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Remove engine cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Connectors
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Perform fuel pressure release procedure, then disconnect and remove fuel line (3). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove make-up air hose (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Box
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Remove air cleaner housing assembly (1). See REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cables
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Disconnect negative battery cable (1).
Discharge air conditioning system, if equipped. Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION .
Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING .

Fig 5: View Of Coolant Reservoir
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Remove coolant reservoir (1).
Remove power steering reservoir (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Power Steering Line Support
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Remove power steering line support at engine mount (1).
Remove power steering pump and set aside.

Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Adapter
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Remove coolant hoses from coolant adapter (3).
Disconnect coolant temperature sensor connector (1) and capacitor connector (2).

Fig 8: Coil Connector
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Disconnect coils (1), injectors (4), cam sensors, oil temperature sensor, and oil control valve electrical connectors and reposition harness.
Remove PCV hose (5) from valve cover.

Fig 9: Throttle Body Support
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Remove harness from intake (2).
Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
Remove vacuum lines from throttle body and intake manifold.
Disconnect electronic throttle control and manifold flow control valve electrical connectors.

Fig 10: Identifying Intake Manifold Torque Sequence
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Remove dipstick.
Remove intake bolts and remove intake.
Disconnect coolant temperature sensor at block, knock sensor, oil pressure sensor, generator, starter, block heater (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and block ground.
Remove accessory drive belt.

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
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Raise vehicle.
Remove front splash shield.
Drain oil (2).

Fig 12: View Of Catalytic Converter At Exhaust Manifold
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Remove exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector (3).
Remove exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Remove exhaust manifold.

Fig 13: Identifying Inspection Cover
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Remove inspection cover (1) and mark torque converter to flywheel.

Fig 14: Identifying Modular Clutch To Flex Plate Bolts
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On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove torque converter bolts (1).
On vehicles equipped with an manual transaxle, remove modular clutch bolts (1).
Remove lower bellhousing bolts (2).

Fig 15: View Of A/C Compressor
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Remove A/C compressor (1) from engine and set aside.
Remove generator and lower idler pulley.

Fig 16: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect CKP sensor (2) electrical connector.

Fig 17: Identifying Right Engine Mount
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Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (4).
Remove power steering hose hold down (3).
Remove retaining nuts (2) and position mount bracket (1) aside.

Fig 18: Identifying Lift Chain
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Remove intake oil control valve to prevent damage.
Install engine lift chain to rear lift bracket and bolt to cylinder head (1) in the front.
Hoist engine from vehicle.
Separate engine and transmission.