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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.6L 🢒 Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the powertrain module from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .
  2. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Remove the right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .

    4. Object Number: 1394072 Size: SH
  4. Remove the wiring harness ground from the rear of the cylinder head.

    5. Object Number: 1394036 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wiring harness ground from the front of the cylinder head.

    6. Object Number: 1394035 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wiring harness conduit upper bolt from the cylinder head and reposition the wiring harness to provide access.

    7. Object Number: 902818 Size: SH
  7. Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side .

    8. Object Number: 902817 Size: SH
  8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
  9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection and Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
  10. If necessary, perform the following steps:
    11. • Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side .
    • Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .

Installation Procedure
  1. If necessary, perform the following steps:
    2. • Assemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .
    • Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side .

    Object Number: 902817 Size: SH
  2. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.

    3. Object Number: 902818 Size: SH
  3. Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side .

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


    Object Number: 1394035 Size: SH
  4. Install the wiring harness conduit to the cylinder head.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the wiring harness upper bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1394036 Size: SH
  5. Install the wiring harness ground to the front of the cylinder head.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the cylinder head front ground bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1394072 Size: SH
  6. Install the wiring harness ground to the rear of the cylinder head.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the cylinder head rear ground bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  9. Install the assembled powertrain module to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .