Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
CYLINDER HEAD COVER LEFT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Fig. 46
2. Remove air cleaner housing and throttle body resonator (Fir. 46).
3. Disconnect injector connectors and un-clip the injector harness.
4. Route injector harness in front of cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the cylinder head cover mounting bolts.
6. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
Fig. 47
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all studs are in the correct location shown in (Fig. 47).
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).