Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Oil Filler Cap - Remove
- Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
- Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove
- Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.
- {If equipped}Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- {If equipped}Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) - Remove
- Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [9x]
- Intake Air Splash Shield (2) - Remove
- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - RemoveNOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Pull forward and upward on the engine front cover (2) to release the 5 retaining grommets from the ball studs.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- {with RC1} Remove the underbody splash shield.
- {without RC1} Remove the front bumper fascia extension.
- Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [8x]
- Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]NOTE:
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (3) @Underbody Skid Shield - Remove [2x]
- Pull the front bumper fascia extension (4) rearward and down.
- Remove the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
- Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) - Remove
- Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Remove
- Intake Air Duct (2) - Reposition
- Disconnect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
- Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) - Remove
- Remove all retainers from air cleaner lower housing.
- Electrical Connector (1) @Air Cleaner Lower Housing - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) - Reposition
- Air Cleaner Nut (1) - Remove
- Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) - Remove
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) - Remove
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) - Position aside
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) - Unclip [4x]
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) - Position aside
- Detach harness retainers as necessary.
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud - Remove [2x]
- Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
- Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) - Remove
- Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) - Unclip
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @Generator (4) - Remove
- Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
- Generator Bolt (1) - Loosen until disengaged
- Generator Bolt (2) - Remove
- Reposition hoses and wiring harness as needed.
- Generator (1) - Remove
- Generator Bolt (1) - Remove