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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS LIMITED, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL2.4L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION)REMOVALENGINE ASSEMBLY
2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, Standard

Engine Assembly

2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Engine Assembly
Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  1. Remove hood.
  2. Remove engine cover (1).
    Fig 2: Coil Connector
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  3. Perform fuel pressure release procedure, then disconnect and remove fuel line (3). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE
  4. Remove make-up air hose (2).
    Fig 3: Air Cleaner Inlet
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  5. Loosen retainers (5) and remove air inlet tube (2).
    Fig 4: Air Cleaner Housing
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  6. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector (4).
  7. Remove clean air tube from air cleaner housing (5).
  8. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (1). See REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Battery
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  9. Disconnect both cables from battery and remove battery (3).
    Fig 6: Battery Tray
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  10. Remove battery tray (1).
  11. Discharge air conditioning system, if equipped. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 7: Coolant Reservoir
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  13. Remove coolant reservoir (3).
  14. Remove power steering reservoir (2).
  15. Remove windshield washer reservoir (1).
    Fig 8: Coolant Adapter
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  16. Remove coolant hoses from coolant adapter (3).
  17. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor connector (1) and capacitor connector (2).
    Fig 9: Radiator Hose Support
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  18. Remove upper radiator hose support (1).
    Fig 10: Coil Connector
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  19. Disconnect coils (1), injectors (4), cam sensors, oil temperature sensor, and oil control valve electrical connectors and reposition harness.
  20. Remove PCV hose (5) from valve cover.
    Fig 11: Throttle Body Support
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  21. Remove harness from intake (2).
  22. Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
  23. Remove vacuum lines from intake manifold.
  24. Disconnect electronic throttle control and manifold flow control valve electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Intake Manifold Bolt Torque Sequence
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  25. Remove dipstick.
  26. Remove intake bolts (1 - 5) and remove intake.
  27. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor at block, knock sensor, oil pressure sensor, generator, starter, block heater (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and block ground.
  28. Remove accessory drive belt.
    Fig 13: Power Steering Line Support
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  29. Remove power steering line support at engine mount (1).
    Fig 14: P/S Hose Support-Fwd
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  30. On FWD vehicles, remove power steering hose support from exhaust manifold (2).
  31. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
    Fig 15: Ground Strap
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  32. Remove ground strap (1) at right strut tower.
  33. Raise vehicle.
    Fig 16: Damper Removal
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  34. Install Damper holder 9707 (1).
  35. Remove crankshaft damper bolt and remove damper.
  36. Remove right wheel.
  37. Remove right splash shield.
    Fig 17: Oil Drain Plug
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  38. Drain oil (2).
    Fig 18: CAT At Exhaust Manifold
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  39. On AWD vehicles, remove maniverter. See REMOVAL .
  40. Remove exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
  41. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector (3).
    Fig 19: Moving Exhaust
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  42. On FWD vehicles, pull the exhaust pipe (1) rearward with a suitable strap (2).
    Fig 20: Inspection Cover
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  43. Remove inspection cover (1) and mark torque converter to flywheel.
    Fig 21: Bolts
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  44. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove torque converter bolts (1).
  45. On vehicles equipped with an manual transaxle, remove modular clutch bolts (1).
  46. Remove lower bellhousing bolts (2).
    Fig 22: A/C Compressor
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  47. Remove A/C compressor (1).
  48. Remove generator and lower idler pulley.
    Fig 23: Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  49. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (2) electrical connector.
  50. Remove crankshaft position sensor (2).
    Fig 24: Lift Chain
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  51. Remove exhaust variable valve timing solenoid.
  52. Install engine lift chain (1).
  53. Install engine lift chain to rear lift hook.
  54. Install appropriate engine lifting crane.
    Fig 25: Right Engine Mount
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  55. Remove engine mount through bolt (4).
  56. Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (3).
  57. Remove engine mount adapter (2).
  58. Raise engine away from vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.