Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Tools Required

EN 46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .
2. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts.
5. Remove the left camshaft cover from the left cylinder head.
6. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection () .




7. Install the EN 46101 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. 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).




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




4. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.
7. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the EN 46101 from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
9. Install the igniton coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .