Tools Required

J 43094 Spark Plug Boot Puller

1. Remove the 2 fuel injector sight shield nuts at the front of the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Lift the fuel injector sight shield up at the front and slide out of the engine bracket.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .



4. Disconnect the PCV valve and feed tube (1) from the left camshaft cover.
5. Remove the left ignition coil assembly from the left camshaft cover. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L.




Notice: Use only the spark plug boot special removal tool to remove the spark plug boots. Prying or using regular pliers could damage the boots.

6. Remove the spark plug boots using the J 43094 .



7. Disconnect and set aside the engine wiring harness and fuel injector harness from the left camshaft cover retainers.



8. Remove the left camshaft cover retaining bolts.

Important: The left camshaft cover seals (perimeter and spark plug) should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.

9. Lift the left camshaft cover off the left cylinder head evenly.
10. If necessary, disassemble the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Disassemble in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
11. Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.

1. If necessary, assemble the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Assemble in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
2. Wipe the left cylinder head sealing surface with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Inspect the left camshaft cover seals (perimeter and spark plug) for damage. Check to make sure the perimeter seal is not pulled from its groove. Replace the seals if they are damaged or pulled from the groove.
4. Place the left camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the left camshaft cover retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the left camshaft cover retaining bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




6. Connect the engine wiring harness and fuel injector harness to the left camshaft cover retainers.



7. Push the spark plug boots onto the ignition coil assembly.
8. Install the left ignition coil assembly to the left camshaft cover. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L.



9. Connect the PCV valve and feed tube (1) to the left camshaft cover.
10. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .



11. Insert the tab of the fuel injector sight shield under the engine bracket.
12. Lower the fuel injector sight shield.
13. Align the holes in the fuel injector sight shield with the studs.
14. Install the 2 fuel injector sight shield nuts onto the studs.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel injector sight shield nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).