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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS LIMITED, AWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL2.4L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION)MANIFOLDSMANIFOLD-EXHAUSTREMOVAL - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
2008 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Standard

Removal - All Wheel Drive (AWD)

2008 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, StandardSECTION Removal - All Wheel Drive (AWD)
  1. Remove the engine cover (1).
    Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  2. Loosen the retainers (5) and remove the air cleaner inlet (2).
    Fig 2: Air Cleaner Housing Assembly
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  3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the upstream oxygen sensor (2). Refer to SENSOR - OXYGEN
  5. Remove the upper heat shield attaching bolts (1) and the upper heat shield (3).
    Fig 3: Maniverter Heat Shield And Bolts
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  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. If equipped, remove seven bolts (2) and the front skid plate (1).
    Fig 4: Removal/Installation Front Skid Plate And Bolts
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  8. If equipped, remove the side push pin fasteners (1), three rear screws (2), three front screws (4) and the belly pan (3).
    Fig 5: Belly Pan
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  9. Partially drain the cooling system.
  10. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the downstream oxygen sensor (2).
  11. Remove the exhaust pipe to maniverter bolts (1) and reposition the exhaust pipe.
    Fig 6: Exhaust To Maniverter Bolts
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  12. Remove three bolts (1) and the steering gear heat shield (3).
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Bolts Securing Steering Gear Heat Shield
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  13. Remove the front engine mount bolt (2) and the front fore and aft crossmember (4). Refer to CROSSMEMBER-FRONT FORE/AFT .
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Fore/Aft Crossmember
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  14. Remove the four bolts (1) and the maniverter support bracket (2).
    Fig 9: Maniverter To Block Support Bracket
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  15. Remove exhaust maniverter lower retaining fasteners.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Remove the heater hoses (4) and installed plugs or caps to the heater core tubes.
    Fig 10: Refrigerant Lines To Evaporator Bolt
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  18. Remove three speed-nuts (2) and the dash panel heatshield (1).
    Fig 11: Dash Panel Heatshield & Nuts
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  19. Remove the upper exhaust maniverter retaining fasteners and reposition the maniverter.
    20. NOTE: The lower maniverter heatshield (1) must be removed from the maniverter before the maniverter is removed from the vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.