Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

EN 46101 - Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Remove the left side ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2.

3. Unclip and reposition the wire harness from the camshaft cover.

4. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement.




5. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts.

6. Remove the left camshaft cover from the left cylinder head.

7. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LLT) 81. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection.




8. Install the EN 46101 - spark plug tube seal guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.

2. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.




3. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).




4. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.




5. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in sequence shown.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




7. Remove the EN 46101 - spark plug tube seal guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

8. Install the power steering reservoir bracket. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement.

9. Position the wire harness and clip to the camshaft cover.

10. Install the left side ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2.

11. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Service and Repair.