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 camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LAU) .
- Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LAU) .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LAU) .
- Remove the turbocharger bracket. Refer to Turbocharger Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the left cylinder head.
- 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 .