Captiva

Engine Front Cover Replacement - LE5, LE9 or LAF

1. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement : LE5, LE9 or LAF .
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement : LE5, LE9 or LAF .
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .



4. Remove the engine front cover to the water pump bolt.



5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
6. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
7. Remove the engine front cover.



8. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.

1. Install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.
2. Install the engine front cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the engine front cover bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.



5. Install the engine front cover to the water pump bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .
7. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement : LE5, LE9 or LAF .
8. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement : LE5, LE9 or LAF .