GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2005
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STS
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7)
🢒 Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine cover. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.
Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to
Lower Intake Manifold Replacement
.
Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
Remove the wiring harness from the side of the camshaft cover by sliding the conduit down and outboard.
Remove the wiring conduit retainers from the camshaft cover by rotating the wiring harness conduit retainers counterclockwise.
Important:
It is not necessary to disconnect the engine front cover electrical connectors.
Remove the wiring harness from the front of the camshaft cover.
Reposition and secure the wiring harnesses away from the camshaft cover in order to provide clearance.
Remove the ignition coils.
Remove the camshaft cover.
Remove and discard the camshaft cover seal and grommets.
Installation Procedure
Install a NEW camshaft cover seal and NEW grommets.
Install the camshaft cover. Refer to
Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
.
Install the ignition coils.
Install the wiring harness to the front of the camshaft cover.
Install the wiring harness conduit retainers to the wiring harness conduit.
Install the wiring harness to the side of the camshaft cover.
Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
Install the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to
Lower Intake Manifold Replacement
.
Install the engine cover. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.