Left Cylinder Head Cover: Installation

NOTE:

The magnetic timing wheels must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, ect.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

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Install the NEW cylinder head cover gasket (1).
The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.
If required, install new spark plug tube seals, in the cylinder head cover.
Clean the engine timing cover, cylinder head and cylinder head cover mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

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Apply a 11 mm dollop of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the two engine timing cover to cylinder head T-joints (1).

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts And Double Ended Studs Tightening Sequence
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Align the locator pins to the cylinder head and install the cylinder head cover.
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs in the sequence shown in illustration to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

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Install the VVL solenoid (1) into the left cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Install the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (1) into the left cylinder head cover. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Install the left side ignition coils (1). Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Install the wire harness assembly onto the left side cylinder head cover.
Connect the wire harness connectors to the fuel injectors (1) and ignition coils (2).

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Connect the Variable Valve Lift (VVL) solenoid wire harness connector (1).

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Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.

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Refer to the markings made at disassembly and install the variable valve timing solenoids (1 and 2) in their original locations. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Engage the wire harness retainers to the left cylinder head cover.
Connect the wire harness connectors (2) to the left variable valve timing solenoids.
Connect the wire harness connector to the coolant temperature sensor (1)

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Install the fresh air makeup hose (1).

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Install the insulator (1) to top of the LH cylinder head cover.
Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.