PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
TIMING BELT COVER(S)
REMOVAL
FRONT COVER-UPPER
1. Remove upper torque strut attaching bolts and set strut aside.
2. Turbocharger equipped vehicles:
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Discharge and evacuate and air conditioning system.
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Disconnect air conditioning lines at junction block near upper timing belt cover.
3. Remove upper timing belt cover fasteners (Fig. 161) and remove cover.
FRONT COVER-LOWER
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right front wheel.
3. Remove the right splash shield.
4. Remove accessory drive belts.
5. Remove crankshaft damper.
6. Remove the lower torque strut.
7. Disconnect exhaust system from manifold.
8. Disconnect A/C pressure switch at rear of compressor housing.
9. Lower vehicle and support engine with a jack.
10. Discharge A/C system and disconnect A/C lines at coupling block.
11. Remove upper torque strut.
12. Remove screw attaching ground strap to strut bracket.
13. Remove torque strut bracket from strut tower.
14. Remove upper radiator closure panel.
15. Remove power steering pump and bracket. Set pump aside. Do not disconnect lines from pump.
16. With engine properly supported, remove right engine mount through bolt.
