COVER(S), Cylinder Head
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
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The cylinder head cover is made of an injection molded composite. The cylinder head cover also incorporates a oil drain back hole for the crankcase ventilation (CCV) system (1).
The cylinder head cover gasket is not a serviceable item, if the gasket is found to be defective then a new cylinder head cover must be installed.
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The cylinder head cover also incorporates a oil drain back hole (1) for the crankcase ventilation (CCV) system.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the crankcase vent hose (1) from the oil separator (2).
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Remove the fuel injectors (Refer to 14 - Fuel System/Fuel Injection/INJECTOR(S)
, Fuel - Removal).

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Remove the retaining nuts (1) and the vacuum supply line (2).

NOTE: The upper cover bolts are incased in a collar which does not permit them to be removed.
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Loosen the upper front timing cover bolts (1).

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Loosen the fasteners (8) and the cylinder head cover (7).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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| NOTE: |
The cylinder head cover gasket is not serviceable, if the gasket is found to be defective then a new cylinder head cover must be installed. |
- Clean the sealing surfaces and inspect the gasket for damage and replace the cylinder head cover with a new one if the gasket is found to be defective.
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Apply a 3 mm bead of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV to the camshaft bearing cap (1).

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Install the cylinder head cover (7). Tighten to 11 N·m (97 in. lbs.).

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Tighten the upper front timing cover bolts (1) to 11 N·m (97 in. lbs.).

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Install the vacuum supply line (2). Tighten nuts (1) to 11 N·m (97 in. lbs.).

- Install the fuel injector (Refer to 14 - Fuel System/Fuel Injection/INJECTOR(S) , Fuel - Installation).
- Connect the crankcase vent hose (1) to the oil separator (2).
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Connect the negative battery cable.


