Electronic Noise Suppressor: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL

Engine-to-body Ground Strap

Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Removal/Install:

1. Remove the screw that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the hood panel center reinforcement.
2. Remove the screw that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the dash panel.
3. Remove the nut that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the stud on the left upper rear corner of the engine cylinder head.
4. Remove the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet from the stud on the left upper rear corner of the engine cylinder head.
5. Remove the engine-to-body ground strap from the engine compartment.

Engine-to-frame Ground Strap

Engine-To-Frame Ground Strap Remove/Install - 2.5L Engine:

Engine-To-Frame Ground Strap Remove/Install - 4.0L Engine:

1. Remove the nut that secures the engine-to frame ground strap eyelet to the forward ignition coil mounting stud on the right side of the engine.
2. Remove the engine-to-frame ground strap eyelet from the forward ignition coil mounting stud on the right side of the engine.
3. Remove the screw that secures the engine-to frame ground strap eyelet to the top of the right frame rail.
4. Remove the engine-to-frame ground strap from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

Engine-To-Body Ground Strap
1. Position the engine-to-body ground strap in the engine compartment.
2. Position the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet over the stud on the left upper rear corner of the engine cylinder head.
3. Install and tighten the nut that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the stud on the left upper rear corner of the engine cylinder head. Tighten the nut to 5.6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
4. Install and tighten the screw that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the dash panel. Tighten the screw to 48.5 Nm (430 in. lbs.).
5. Install and tighten the screw that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the hood panel center reinforcement. Tighten the screw to 1.9 Nm (17 in. lbs.).

Engine-To-Frame Ground Strap
1. Position the engine-to-frame ground strap into the engine compartment. The ground strap eyelet with a 45 degree bend in it is to be mounted on the right frame rail.
2. Install and tighten the screw that secures the engine-to-frame ground strap eyelet to the top of the right frame rail. Tighten the screw to 22.6 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
3. Install the engine-to-frame ground strap eyelet over the forward ignition coil mounting stud on the right side of the engine.
4. Install and tighten the nut that secures the engine-to-frame ground strap eyelet to the forward ignition coil mounting stud on the right side of the engine. Tighten the nut to 22.6 Nm (200 in. lbs.).