Captiva

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

EN-46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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 intake manifold. Refer to Inlet Manifold Replacement .



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 guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

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 equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).



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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.



5. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.
7. Install the inlet manifold. Refer to Inlet Manifold Replacement .



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