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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Rotate the engine for service. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access .
  5. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  7. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  8. Remove the right spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  9. Remove the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  10. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement .
  11. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .

    12. Object Number: 1369266 Size: SH
  12. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
  13. Remove the cylinder head.

    14. Object Number: 54362 Size: SH
  14. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 54362 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.

    2. Object Number: 1369266 Size: SH
  2. Install the cylinder head onto the locator pins and the gasket.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 826677 Size: SH
  3. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts

    4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence an additional 95 degrees using the J 45059 .
  4. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement .
  6. Install the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  7. Install the right spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  8. Install the pushrods and valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  9. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
  10. Install the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  11. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  13. Inspect for leaks.