2009 LC - Challenger ESF - 6.

1L SRT HEMI V8

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Year: Service Information Wiring Information 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 - Vehicle Data - Mopar Accessories - Front Suspension - Differential and Driveline - Vehicle Quick Reference - Brakes - Clutch - Cooling - Electrical - Engine, 6.1L Description Diagnosis and Testing Standard Procedure Removal Installation Specifications Special Tools Air Intake System Cylinder Head Operation Diagnosis and Testing Removal REMOVAL Cleaning Inspection Installation COVER(S), Cylinder Head ROCKER ARM, Valve SEAL(S), Valve Guide SPRING(S), Valve VALVES, Intake and Exhaust Engine Block Engine Mounting Lubrication Manifolds Valve Timing 10 - Restraints 11 - Exhaust System 13 - Frame and Bumpers 14 - Fuel System 17 - Rear Suspension 19 - Steering 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case 22 - Tires and Wheels 23 - Body 24 - Heating and Air Conditioning 25 - Emissions Control 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics 29 - Non-DTC Diagnostics
2009 2009

Model:
LC- Challenger - Challenger LC

Engine:
ESF 6.1L SRT HEMI ESF -6.1L SRT HEMI V8 V8

REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine covers (1), they snap off of the fuel rail. 2. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor harness connector, located at the back of the intake manifold. 3. Disconnect the short runner valve (SRV), located at the back of the intake manifold. 4. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor harness connector.

5. Remove the air cleaner housing (1) and clean air tube (2). 6. Disconnect the electronic throttle body harness connector. 7. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (it may be easier to disconnect the vacuum hose at the booster). 8. Disconnect the evaporative purge vacuum hose, and the make-up air (MUA) hose from the intake manifold. 9. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure (Refer to 14 - Fuel System/Fuel Delivery - Standard Procedure) 10. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors. 11. Disconnect the fuel supply line (Refer to 14 Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/FITTING, Quick Connect - Standard Procedure)

12. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 13. Drain the cooling system (Refer to 07 Cooling - Standard Procedure)

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14. Disconnect the heater hoses (1,2).

CAUTION: When separating the exhaust pipes from the manifolds, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust pipes hanging from the oxygen sensor wires damages the harness and/or sensor. 15. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (2). 16. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow five minutes for penetration. 17. Remove the exhaust pipe to the manifold bolts (3) and separate the exhaust pipes (4) from the exhaust manifolds.

CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner. 18. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove the accessory drive belt, then slowly

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rotate the tensioner into the freearm position (Refer to 07 - Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal)

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the power steering pump hoses from the pump, for power steering pump removal. 19. Remove the three power steering pump (1) mounting bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley (Refer to 19 - Steering/Pump Removal) 20. Remove the power steering pump (1) and secure out of the way.

21. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors (1). 22. Remove ignition coil mounting bolts (3).

23. Remove the ignition coils (1).

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24. Remove the cylinder head cover (1) (Refer to 09 - Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S) , Cylinder Head - Removal)

NOTE: Remove the intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly. 25. Using the sequence shown, remove the intake manifold retaining fasteners 26. Remove the intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly (Refer to 09 -

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Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake Removal) .

NOTE: Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly. 27. Using the sequence shown, remove the rocker arm assemblies (Refer to 09 - Engine/Cylinder Head/ROCKER ARM, Valve - Removal) 28. Remove the push rods.

29. Using the sequence shown, remove the head bolts from each cylinder head and remove the cylinder heads. Discard the cylinder head gaskets.

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