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Vibration Damper - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1).
3. Loosen the clean air hose clamp at the air cleaner housing (2).
4. Remove the resonator retaining bolt (3).
5. Loosen the resonator hose clamp at the throttle body (4) and remove the resonator.





6. Remove the serpentine belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
7. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
8. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing.
9. Remove the upper radiator hose retainer (2) at the fan shroud and position the radiator hose aside.
10. Remove the cooling fan module Cooling Fan - Removal.





11. Remove the crankshaft damper bolt.

NOTE: When installing the puller tool, ensure the bolts are fully threaded through the entire crankshaft damper.

12. Install puller tool (2) and remove the crankshaft damper (1).