Removal Procedure

Remove the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness from the front cover andreposition.

Remove the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1).

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the engine front cover bolts-(1).Remove the engine front cover.

Remove and discard the engine front covergasket-(1).Installation Procedure

Install a NEW engine front cover gasket-(1) to thedowel pins.Install the engine front cover.

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the engine front cover bolts-(1) andtighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1) and tighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).

Reposition the oxygen sensor harness to the frontcover.Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Install the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.
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Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement Emissions Evap Evap Canister PurgeAirbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and
the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the
airbag system, ...