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Engine - 3.9L: Installation: Engine: Notes

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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Fig 2: Material Chart
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  1. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 3: Engine Components Locator (Items 1-4)
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  2. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 4: Engine Components Locator (Items 5-7)
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  3. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 5: Engine Components Locator (Items 8-13)
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  4. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 6: Engine Components Locator (Items 14-26)
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  5. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 7: Engine Components Locator (Items 27-32)
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  6. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 8: Engine Components Locator (Items 33-35)
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  7. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 9: Engine Components Locator (Items 36-43)
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  8. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 10: Engine Components Locator (Items 44-50)
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  9. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 11: Engine Components Locator (Items 51-57)
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  10. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 12: Engine Components Locator (Items 58-64)
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  11. Install the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
    Fig 13: Engine Components Locator (Items 65-78)
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  12. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 14: Engine Components Locator (Items 79-84)
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  13. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 15: Engine Components Locator (Items 85-92)
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  14. Install the air cleaner inlet. .
  15. CAUTION: The coolant fill procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
  16. Fill the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  17. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  18. Install the power steering pump reservoir bolts. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  19. Install the cowl vent screens. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
  20. Connect the fuel hose. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  21. Install the fresh air filter panel. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  22. Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
  23. Install the LH and the RH inner splash shields.
  24. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  25. Install the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .