GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2009
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STS
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Engine Ground Strap Replacement
Engine Ground Strap Replacement LC3
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
.
Remove the bolts securing the left side ground strap to the cam cover and the engine block.
Remove the left side ground strap from the engine.
Remove the bolts securing the right side ground strap to the cam cover and the engine block.
Remove the right side ground strap from the cylinder head.
Installation Procedure
Install the right side ground strap into the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the right side ground strap to cam cover bolt and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the right side ground strap to cylinder head bolt and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Install the left side ground strap into the vehicle.
Install the left side ground strap to cam cover bolt and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the left side ground strap to cylinder head bolt and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Install the engine sight shield. Refer to
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
.
Engine Ground Strap Replacement LH2
Removal Procedure
Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.
Remove the bolts securing the left side ground strap to the cam cover and the engine block.
Remove the left side ground strap from the engine.
Remove the bolts securing the right side ground strap to the cam cover and the engine block.
Remove the right side ground strap from the cylinder head.
Installation Procedure
Install the right side ground strap into the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the right side ground strap to cam cover bolt and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the right side ground strap to cylinder head bolt
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Install the left side ground strap into the vehicle.
Install the left side ground strap to cam cover bolt
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the left side ground strap to cylinder head bolt
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
.