Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
- Remove the Catalytic Converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LF1) .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LF1) .
- Remove the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts (2).
- Remove the left cylinder head (3).
- Remove the ground wire bolt and ground wire.
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Remove and discard the left cylinder head gasket (1).
- 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 .
- Transfer parts as needed. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble (LF1 or LFW) .