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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWD

Upper Timing Cover

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWDSECTION Upper Timing Cover
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Fig 1: Engine Cover
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front suspension skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL  .
  9. Remove the charge air outlet tube.
  10. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
  11. Remove the high pressure fuel injection pump. Refer to PUMP, FUEL INJECTION, HIGH PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the right and left cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL  .
    Fig 2: Belt Wear Indicator (Measurement A)
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  14. Remove the serpentine belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Serpentine Belt Tensioner Bracket & Bolts
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  15. Remove bolts (2 and 3) and the serpentine belt tensioner bracket (1).
    Fig 4: A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
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  • • 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.