Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Left Side LBZ, LLY
Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement
.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to
Fuel Injector Replacement
.
Important: After removing the charged air cooler duct, cover the turbocharger opening with tape in order to prevent entry of objects.
- Loosen the charged air cooler inlet duct connector to turbocharger clamp (1).
Important: Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.
- Remove the charged air cooler inlet duct connector (4) from the turbocharger.
- Remove the battery cable to generator nut.
- If equipped, remove the auxiliary generator. Refer to
Auxiliary Generator Replacement
.
- Remove the battery cable harness clip from the bracket.
- Remove the battery cable junction block bolt from the power steering pump.
- Move and secure the battery cables out of the way.
- Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Remove the fuel hose bracket nut.
- Remove the fuel filter/heater element housing. Refer to
Fuel Filter Assembly Replacement
.
- Disconnect the main engine electrical harness connectors. Lift up on the latches in order to disconnect the connectors.
- Remove the main engine electrical harness from the clip on the bracket.
- Disconnect the barometric pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the main engine electrical harness connector hold down bolts.
- Remove the main electrical connector harness bracket bolts.
- Remove the main electrical connector harness bracket.
- Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to
Water Outlet Tube Replacement
.
- Remove the auxiliary generator, if equipped. Refer to
Auxiliary Generator Replacement
.
- Reposition the left positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clamp at the resonator tee.
- Remove the left PCV hose from the tee.
- Remove the left PCV pipe bolt.
- Remove the left PCV pipe.
- Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove and discard the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- If required, clean and inspect the upper valve rocker arm cover. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection - Upper
.
Installation Procedure
- Inspect the valve rocker arm cover gasket for damage. If the valve rocker arm cover gasket is not damaged, reuse the gasket.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Install the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the fuel injectors. Refer to
Fuel Injector Replacement
.
- Install the left PCV pipe.
- Install the left PCV pipe bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Install the left PCV hose to the tee.
- Position the left PCV hose clamp at the resonator tee.
- Install the water outlet tube. Refer to
Water Outlet Tube Replacement
.
- Install the auxiliary generator, if equipped. Refer to
Auxiliary Generator Replacement
.
- Install the main electrical connector harness bracket.
- Install the main electrical connector harness bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the main engine electrical harness connector hold down bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the barometric pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the main engine electrical harness connectors.
- Install the main engine electrical harness to the clip on the bracket.
- Connect the fuel lines. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Install the fuel hose bracket nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Position the generator positive cable.
- Install the generator positive cable in the clip on the engine front cover.
- Install the generator positive cable and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the fuel filter/heater element housing. Refer to
Fuel Filter Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the tape from the turbocharger openings.
Important: Lubricate the end of the duct prior to installation.
- Install the charged air cooler inlet duct connector (4) to the turbocharger.
- Tighten the charged air cooler inlet duct connector to turbocharger clamp (1).
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement
.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Left Side LMM
Tools Required
J-46594
Fuel Injector Puller
Removal Procedure
- Rotate the electrical connector lever locks (1) rearward.
- Disconnect the vehicle's engine wiring harness main electrical connectors (2) from the engine wiring harness main electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the negative battery cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the fuel filter assembly. Refer to
Fuel Filter Replacement
- Remove the fuel feed pipes. Refer to
Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement
- Remove the injector pipes. Refer to
Fuel Injection Fuel Return Pipe Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to
Water Outlet Tube Replacement
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe. Refer to
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement
.
- Remove the auxiliary generator, if equipped. Refer to
Auxiliary Generator Replacement
.
- Remove the oil filler tube. Refer to
Oil Filler Tube Replacement
- Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Inspect the upper valve rocker arm cover gasket for damage, replace if necessary. Otherwise reuse the old gasket.
Installation Procedure
- Install the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Install the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Tighten the upper valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the oil filler tube. Refer to
Oil Filler Tube Replacement
- Install the auxiliary generator, if equipped. Refer to
Auxiliary Generator Replacement
.
- Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe. Refer to
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement
- Install the water outlet tube. Refer to
Water Outlet Tube Replacement
- Install the injector pipes. Refer to
Fuel Injection Fuel Return Pipe Replacement - Left Side
- Install the fuel feed pipes. Refer to
Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement
- Install the fuel filter assembly. Refer to
Fuel Filter Replacement
- Connect the negative battery cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Rotate the electrical connector lever locks (1) rearward.
- Disconnect the vehicle's engine wiring harness main electrical connectors (2) from the engine wiring harness main electrical connectors.